Galleries and Exhibits - Seamless - An Exhibition of Paper Garments: Erica Spitzer Rasmussen
November 9 - December 19, 2001Opening 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."
