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Sculpting Silent Narratives: My Love Letters is a month-long solo exhibition by Janice Lardey in the gallery at the WaterFire Arts Center. This exhibition is a poignant exploration into the untold stories and a tribute to the resilience of generations of women in Lardey’s family exploring themes of identity, societal expectations and belonging. The artist utilizes diverse techniques and styles experimentally and playfully to sculpt out the stories from these women. Lardey draws inspiration from the expressive potency of symbols and patterns found in West African textiles, infusing her artistic practice with their rich cultural significance. Through her meticulous use of patterns, symbols, colors, and abstraction, she reimagines these traditional motifs within her own narrative and creates a visual language to imbue her textile pieces with layers of meaning, uncertainty and emotions.Each piece serves as a love letter, celebrating imperfection and inviting viewers into the tender vulnerability often associated with womanhood. Through interactive elements and collaborative storytelling with these women, the exhibition sparks conversations about gender roles, empowerment, self-love and rediscovery.
The exhibition is on view in the WaterFire Arts Center gallery from Thursday, May 2 through Sunday, May 26, 2024 with an opening reception on Thursday, May 2 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. An artist talk will take place on Thursday, May 23 starting at 6pm.
Learn more: https://waterfire.org/events/sculpting-silent-narratives-my-love-letters-a-solo-exhibition-by-janice-lardey/
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
WaterFire Arts Center, 485 Valley St, Providence, RI 02908-5613, United States,Providence, Rhode Island