The Crossing Arts Alliance presents artwork by Jane Ryan
Friday, October 4, 2019 (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM) (CDT)
Description
This exhibition features a selection of drawings from Jane Ryan's series 'Purgatory'. Originating in western Europe at the end of the 12th century, Purgatory was thought to be a place where souls endured a state of temporary suffering and transformation through fire before moving on.While exploring the idea of two souls having common interactions through their occupations and life experiences, Jane questioned if they ever find each other in the end. Alluding to them through their choice of occupation and passions, they have been able to take an instrument of their craft with them, though they don't actively use it; it is as if this source of lively-hood has now become a shared burden, perhaps a condition of suffering, being unable to use that which had given them such pleasure in life.
When these ideas came together with the imagery throughout the artwork, Jane wanted something different than fiery scenes of suffering and destruction. She decided that only items found in her garage could be used to make up the landscape in these interesting and detailed pieces that are 'Purgatory'.
This exhibition will be on display through October 26.
This exhibition is funded, in part, by the voters of Minnesota through grants from Five Wings Arts Council and the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Friday, October 4, 2019 (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
(CDT)
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