*March 8 - April 2, 2016 *
Artist’s Reception, Friday March 18, 6:00 - 8:30pm
Artists:
J Carpenter
Maggie Ens
Suprina
Mollie Thonneson
Curated by Eileen Ferara
Each of the artists in this exhibit have their own unique voice as well as
a strong sense of craftsmanship in their work, whether manipulating found
objects, stitching, or molding in wax. Conceived in conjunction with a
city-wide celebration of Women’s history month, these works both embrace
and challenge expectations of the feminine. Viewers will find a variety of
themes and inspirations, including beauty, aging, fertility and
environ-mental concerns. There is a complexity in concept along with an
adept and surprising use of materials. J Carpenter’s slender towers created
of balanced wax eggs, are elegant gravity defying symbols of fertility,
presenting both strength and fragility. Mollie Thonneson’s lovely floating
forms seem like familiar organisms but a closer look may reveal the
unusual. Suprina transforms found objects and odds and ends into truly
original works of art. Her conscious choices create pieces that range from
intense to humorous. Maggie Ens’ sculptural assemblages imagine a dream
like world and her recycling of masses of man-made items coalesce into
appealing compositions while also summoning concern for consumer culture.
*The exhibit is free and open to the public 9:00am-5:00pm , March 8- April
2 2016. *
This exhibit venue is generously donated by Mack-Cali Realty Corporation
and is sponsored by Pro Arts.
Foto: Arun Kuplas