"Objects are just not quite themselves in the current exhibition at Roots & Culture. In Lisa Rybovich Crallé's work, one has the feeling of walking through a lo-fi museum. The standard signifiers are there, pedestals and statue busts, but they are made of paper rather than glorified marble or stone. Likewise, the tools of the museum trade are littered about: artist's tape, a level, bolts, etc., but all wrapped in papier-mâché, simultaneously occupying non-art territory in subject while remaining distinctly art in appearance.” Abraham Ritchie, Flavorpill 9/2011
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Ambassador explores the use of theatrical conventions (costume, props, body language) as signifiers of persona in an age distinguished by issues of privacy and self-display. 2010-2011
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"Work'us: First There is No Mountain"
Proof Gallery, South Boston
January 24 - March 7, 2009
Work'us activates the history of Proof Gallery's neighborhood by means of a tongue-in-cheek interpretation of Charles Dickens' visit to South Boston in 1842. The work revives this history through a scattering of associations and symbols meant to guide the viewer's mind on a colorful, dream-like journey. Using sculpture, video, and multimedia collage, Work'us presents the antiquated customs and details of Dickens' visit through allusions to his classic novel Oliver Twist as well as its Technicolor resurrection as a campy 1960's musical.
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"THE SENSORY DEPRIVATION SWAMP:
What We Don’t Know We Don’t Know Can’t Hurt Us”
Installation at mini dutch gallery, Chicago Dec. 2007
The Sensory Deprivation Swamp was a reflection on the relevance of patience in today's "Information Superhighway" culture. As the viewer's senses developed to the dark and quiet environment inside the gallery, the spiritual symbolism of the Haitian and Cuban Voodoo/Santeria altars of the Florida Everglades emerged amidst the Day-Glo trash of the 21st century.
NOTE: These photos were taken with some lights on, but the installation took place in the dark or by lantern light, depending on the visitors' preference.
Artists who participated in the Swamp include: Jessalyn Aaland, Elizabeth Chodos, Dominic Cramp, Jesse Eisenhower, Albert Herter, Brian McNearney, Sam Meister, Nate Scheible, and Clarke Selman.
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F.L.O.R.I.D.A: Freaky Landscapes Over Ride Idyllic Dreamscapes Afterall, 2007
(recollections of home)
MIXED MEDIA COLLAGES
16 x 19.5" each
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