8″x8″; hand-cut collage on paper; 2022. Courtesy of the artist.
COLLAGE ON VIEW
Raphaele Cohen-Bacry: Fragmented World
at the Art Gallery at the Malaga Cove Library in Palos Verdes Estates, California, USA
21 July-29 August 2022
The Malaga Cove Library presents a solo exhibition of Raphaele Cohen-Bacry’s hand-cut collages. Cohen-Bacry works with many different media, and often chooses unexpected materials for her research, with a focus on art magazines and wallpaper.
8″x8″; hand-cut collage on paper; 2022. Courtesy of the artist.
The artist writes, “I have been intensely interested in collage for years. Having studied the mind-body connection and its powerful influence on health, I have been even more captivated by this art form and how its ability to stimulate the brain. By immersing the viewers in an unknown and surprising context, it challenges the mind and keeps it vibrant. This new series of collages question the cycles of life, death, decay, deconstruction, and rebirth. For my work is about metamorphosis, transfiguration, renewal, and ultimately redemption. The collages may take you to new territories, where day dreaming and childhood reminiscence are allowed and even encouraged.”
(text adapted from materials provided by the artist)
INFORMATION
Malaga Cove Library
2400 Vía Campesina
Palos Verdes Estates, California 90274 USA
(310) 377-9584 ext. 551
HOURS
Monday-Thursday, 10AM-6PM
Friday, 2-6PM
Saturday, 10AM-5PM