"Remnants & Residual Memories"January 11 to February 11, 2010
Artist reception Thursday, January 21, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Finlandia University Art Gallery, 601 Quincy Street, Hancock, MI
Philadelphia artist Melinda Steffy's current painting/textile/objects draw from her interests in memory, mythology, alchemy, geology, family history, and music. Based on the belief that materials retain meaning from their previous uses, items like antique lace, the spice turmeric, tarnished copper, dead ladybugs, and found barrettes make their way into rhythmic visual compositions that consider questions of memory, the loss of memory, and the construction of systems that sustain memory.
hello Melinda. I am Melissa Hronkin, adjunct instructor at Finlandia University. I am very excited about you upcoming show. Memory, mementos, collections, alchemy have been interests of mine as well. Not sure if I will get to visit with you while you are here(as I teach k-12 art as well), but will definately attend the reception/gallery talk. Check out my blog if you have time.
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