Artist Elizabeth Obelenus opens the 2013 Exhibit Calendar for The Studio
From the artist's statement:
"Navigation,
journaling, journals, storytelling, nighttime, the Milky Way, rivers that have
been dammed for industrial progress and women as an extraordinary power in
nature are themes that have informed my artwork for several years. I have also
worked with the image of crows as magical creatures because of their
intelligence and their dark bodies, and their preference to hang around human
habitation. The dark and crows have been powerful images of mystery for my art.
I
have created a fictional character named The Saintly Tourist, whose journey is
based on Lewis and Clark’s expedition out west, following rivers and camping
out for two years in western America. I was enthralled by their story and the
journals they kept and the relatively peaceful passage through other people’s
lands. The Saintly Tourist is someone who is respectful and reverent toward the
landscapes she passes through. I create objects, usually 3-dimensional, often
using found objects to evoke aspects of her story. The artwork, rather than being
a literal transcript, is meant to be an evocative, poetic reference toward the
Tourist’s journey."
"Enchanted Encampment" is on view through February 2nd at The Studio. There is a reception for the artist Saturday January 12th from 11 am to 2 pm, with live music by Abbie Morin beginning at noon. Contact The Studio with questions or for more information.
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