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Rites of Spring Gallery Wall Opening


Boutiqueloo, a cozy storefront with local vendors in the Kauffman Arts District, is launching its Gallery Wall with an inaugural exhibition, Rites of Spring, this Friday, February 8, from 4pm to 8pm. The exhibition will run through March 31 and showcasing some small and affordable works on paper, prints and sculpture by Ann Cofta, Rosanne Ebner, Maria Liebana, CJ Mazzalupo, and Judith Page.

During the deep midwinter, when we are pining for the warmth and renewal of spring, we mark its arrival by observing and participating in many celebrations and rites of the season, including Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras, carnival, The Vernal Equinox, Lent and Easter. Many of these holidays have been commercialized in recent times but their roots can be found in older and often darker ancient, pagan traditions, including the pre-Roman fertility celebration Lupercalia. All are observed in celebration of spring’s promise of rebirth and renewal of the cycle of life in the natural world. The artists included in this exhibition explore imagery or themes related to the variety of natural and cultural phenomena we celebrate in this season of mother earth’s reawakening.

All the work will be for sale for the duration for much of spring’s early rites and festivities and makes perfect, Valentine’s, Equinox, and Easter gifts. For more information please contact the Wall Gallery Curator, Sheila Ross at sheilarossart@gmail.com.

Details

Date:
February 8, 2019
Time:
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/594129871027174/

Organizer

Boutiqueloo
Phone:
718-274-2200
Email:
Website:
TinyURL.com/boutiqueloo

Venue

Boutiqueloo
35-52 32nd Street
Astoria
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Phone:
718-274-2200
Website:
TinyURL.com/boutiqueloo