Digging Through The Wall
Visual Narratives on the Journey Toward Healing
April 5th through May 25th, 2008
One of my dear friends will be displaying her pottery at an art exhibition at Xnihilo Gallery inside 2115 Taft. The show features work she has created in response to her struggle with Multiple Sclerosis.
From the press release: “Xnihilo Gallery is excited to present the artwork of Andrea Rosselle and her exhibition entitled “Digging Through The Wall.†The show will be comprised of three interlocking series: a collection of biomorphic wall sculptures that serve as the core of the show; a set of acrylic and watercolor paintings called “Corporeal Salt;†and an installation labeled “As Comfortable As I Can Be.” When asked about the conceptual basis for her work, Ms. Rosselle responded by stating, “It stems from the universal desire to reconcile disease and illness in the framework of a benevolent God. My work specifically deals with the relationship of humanity and disease; emblematically represented by figurative forms and organic imagery, many at the cellular level. All things of a physical nature are inherently in need of redemption; my work examines that need as it relates to our material existence.â€
Ms. Rosselle works with low-fire ceramics and mixed media, possesses a BFA from the New York State of College of Ceramics at Alfred University, an MA from Central Michigan University, and is currently enrolled in an MFA program at Azusa Pacific University. The Artist Reception and Exhibition Opening will be April 5th, 2008 from 7pm to 10pm at Xnihilo Gallery at 2115 Taft Street, Houston, TX 77006. Ms. Rosselle will be giving a lecture at 8:30pm that evening where she will discuss the techniques used to create her work, as well as speak on the inspiration behind the pieces in “Digging Through The Wall.â€
