Acrylics & Assemblages
by Rebecca Nichols
A Cabinet of Curiosities: An eccentric
exhibition of the mysterious, the exotic & the bizarre.
Artist Statement When I first began to create
assemblages I became fascinated by the idea of a thought contained; a moment captured, preserved yet inaccessible behind
glass in a wooden structure. I discovered that with deliberate selection & placement of each element I could create a
pallet of objects, each with its own distinctive visual eloquence. Later I began to seek to uncover the secret soul
of the inanimate; to elevate lost, damaged & perhaps mundane objects through a veiled web of affinities. The process may seem intuitive at times, yet an associative thread is ever-present & a mysterious
congruity between each fragment always exists. My inspiration comes primarily
from the language of esoteric symbolism,
the world of nature as displayed
in the Cabinets of Curiosities of
the 16th & 17th centuries &
from
my studies of astronomy; the cosmic curiosities,
strange & beautiful whorls of galaxies & the alchemy of stars visible
in nebulæ & supernovæ.
All insect, bird & animal remains incorporated
into my assemblages are the result of death by natural causes or accident (e.g. road kill). No living creature
has ever been harmed in the creation of my artwork.
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"Quinta Essencia"
2007
Size 7 ½"H
x 7"W x 2"D
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"AnimaSpiritus" 2007 Size 7 ½" H x 7"W x 2"D SOLD
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"Post Tenebris, Lux"
2007
Size 7 ½" H x 7"W
x 2"D
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"Spira Solis"
2007
Size 7 ½"H
x 7"W x 2"D
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"Arbor Vitae"
2007
Size 7 ½"H x 7"W x 2"D SOLD
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"Primordium"
2008
Size 7 ½"H x 7"W x 2"D
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ABOUT THE ARTIST
My childhood was spent in England &, for several
years, in Singapore & Malaysia. As an adult I have lived & travelled extensively throughout
the Far East & Europe, these travels & experiences having been a source of both personal transformation & creative inspiration. To quote Cardinal Newman; "To live is
to change, & to be perfect is to have changed often". I feel my life thus far has been a sequence of profound
changes, with each transition occasioning a re-awakening; a metamorphosis. Whether living in a foreign country, beginning
a new career, or exploring new avenues of artistic expression, I continue to challenge myself intellectually & creatively. I
reside in the historic neighbourhood of Ghent in Norfolk, Virginia with my loving, supportive
& very patient husband of 24 years & my precious kitties.
Juried Shows: Mid-Atlantic Art Exhibiton 2009 'Crux'- Mayer Fine Art Gallery, Norfolk,
VA 2009 - Second Place New Waves - Contemporary Art Center
of Virginia 2005 Mid-Atlantic
Art Exhibition 2005
Individual Show:
Solo Show at Bonnie Arnold's,
Norfolk, VA 2006
If
you have any questions regarding my artwork or if you would like to see more images, please e-mail me at catlady64@cox.net
All sizes listed
are height x width x depth.
LINKS 
Agora Gallery Contemporary art gallery established 1984, located
at the center of the New York Chelsea fine art galleries district. Art consulting services are provided to corporate and private
art collectors. Collective exhibitions feature diverse contemporary art of various genres including painting, drawing, sculpture,
photography and mixed media. Artist portfolios are reviewed. |
