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Interconnected Opposing Forces OPENING RECEPTION
Poet and/the Bench are excited to present a first look at Elina Peduzzi's new sculpture work after an absence in the medium for 7 years. We have been carrying her sculpturally influenced jewelry collection for two years. We’ve always wanted to see where her sculpture work would evolve to and asked Elina to explore her craft in a limited series. The pieces she created provoke curiosity and thought.
Rosemary Carmen Smith has pursued a hyper focus on collage. Each morning at 5am she begins. And what transpires is a body of work filled with expression and exploration. Concepting can take weeks, coming up with a foundational idea, aligning on themes and how to bring them to life. Composition is another process. Sourcing imagery, of which Rosemary has very strict criteria to ensure they are of highest archival quality, is a journey of discovery unto itself– locating inspiring books with photography she can consume. Meticulously cutting paper to align with the images is work that one gains deep respect and appreciation for when you look closely at the details, many woven into the base imagery. Returning to composition where gluing micro pieces of paper can risk turning a work into failure, and most often, when her keen eye for bold, colorful, high contrast and playful elements is the captivating result.
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