Luke & Eloy Gallery

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And coming up next....

Opening: December 5, 2009
Closing: January 16, 2010

"Wearable Nostalgia: Deconstructing Barbie & Ken"

In honor of Barbie's 50th birthday, Luke & Eloy Gallery is pleased to feature Brooklyn, NY based artist Margaux Lange with a solo exhibition of Lange's hilarious and irreverent jewelry. Margaux received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD where she graduated "Cum Laude" in 2001.


Artist Statement:
Barbie dolls were extremely significant in fueling my creative life as a child. They were controlled and manipulated to fit infinite situations of my choosing. I immersed myself in on-going narratives (complete with elaborate hand-made dwellings) where all my fears, embarrassments, joys and explorations of human interactions could be played out like characters on a stage. An invaluable tool for the expansion of my imagination as a child, ironically, Barbie continues to be such for me as an adult.

Whether you love her or hate her, there are few who feel neutral about the plastic princess. I am fascinated with who she is as a cultural icon, her distinguished celebrity status, and the enormous impact she has had on our society. Specifically, I’m intrigued with her influence in defining gender roles of women in contemporary American culture.

- Margaux Lange

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Coming up next.....January 30 - March 20, 2009

Christine Bossler: REPEL-ALLURE-ADAPT (Solo Show)
Christine Bossler is an independent metalsmith & jeweler living in Detroit, MI. She maintains her studio practice since 2005.

The primary focus of her work is to examine the process of metalsmithing while reflecting upon the audiences role. Through these considerations, she challenges and plays with notions of object, jewelry, and function.

Education:
BFA, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. 2005.
Fine Art concentration in Metals/Jewelry and a minor in Art History.

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Coming up next.....

Sharon Massey: Mill Hunk (Brooch)

PITTSBURGH METAL (Group Show)
Group Show featuring Pittsburgh Area Metalsmiths and their diverse work.

Participating artists:

Paul Bierker
Jim Bove
Brian Ferrell
Glen Gardner
Adrienne Grafton
Lindsay Huff
Sean MacMillan
Sharon Massey
Jon Radermacher
Stacy Rodgers
Todd Rodgers
ROY

Opening Reception: Saturday January 30, 2009 11-5
Closing: Saturday March 20, 2009

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