Passages of Absence

Passages of Absence

Natalia Arbelaez, 2018-19 Artist in Residence

Exhibition dates: October 5 - November 1, 2019

Lecture and Opening Reception: October 5, 4-7pm

Gallery 224 at the Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard

224 Western Ave, Allston, Massachusetts 02134

A collection of historical and cultural significant Colombian passages. Events, myths, rituals, and people have been researched and collected to influence a body of work that comes from the absence of it being bestowed. Recreating and reliving through work allows for the reclaiming of the passages and continuing to guide as a contributor.

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Rodin and the Contemporary Figurative Tradition at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

https://cultured.gr/meijer-gardens-fall-exhibition-celebrates-rodin-contemporary-figurative-tradition-3c7ac7818ca3

http://www.meijergardens.org/calendar/rodin-and-the-contemporary-figurative-tradition/

My work has been included in a contemporary figurative art show celebrating Rodin. My piece "Cluster" will be showcased next to some of Rodin's greatest works . This show and work will also coincide with ArtPrize. If you're in the Michigan area September 15-January 7 head over to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park to see this amazing show.

Interface Shrine

I'm currently working on an interactive internet art project. Interface Shrine is a shared space that allows me to act as a Medium. I wanted to create a space and a gateway that can be parallel to how churches, alters, and monuments are used to transport people and thoughts. This project also questions peoples ideas on tangibility and what can be perceived as real or imponderable.  

http://www.interfaceshrine.com 

Interface Shrine is a sacred space that you can connect to and become a part of. With the sharing of your thoughts, prayers, and intentions you can join this space. I am the medium to the shrine and the higher power, universe, collective, or to your beliefs. I will use my hands to create tangible objects that represent your intangible thoughts. Please submit to me your shrine request and in return I will create clay representations that can be perceived in the collective shrine