"Seamless- An Exhibition of Paper Garments" Erica Spitzer Rasmussen
November 9 - December 19, 2001
Opening reception: November 9, 2001,6-9 p.m.
Gage Family Gallery
As described by the artist, Erica Spitzer
Rasmussen, "I use clothing as a subject matter because it allows me
a ground on which to investigate identity and corporeality. My garments
are metaphors. They can encompass narrative qualities, illustrate and dissolve
bodily fears, or act as talismanic devices; to protect myself from physical
injury or psychological harm. The title of this exhibition suggests the
dichotomies or contradictions found in my work, like masculinity vs. femininity,
bestiality vs. humanity, attraction vs. repulsion. In actuality, the self
is often patched together in bits and pieces or hung together by a thread."
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