 Stephen Dorsett Inner Landscapes photographs and dioramas 9/8/2023-10/8/2023 Opening reception Sunday Sept. 10, 1-3 ***artist talk at 2 pm*** From the artist: Inner Landscapes includes miniature dioramas of natural environments crafted from consumer waste, and photographs of these constructed landscapes. My process is uncovering the beauty and value in the discarded debris of trash cans, while simultaneously delving into my own mind to discover joy and other positive emotions. Sometimes I cope with feelings of emptiness and unmet emotional needs by accumulating unnecessary items. The dioramas incorporate the physical waste and emotional remnants of this consumption cycle.  Lighting and photographing the dioramas allows me to experience the sense of wholeness, satisfaction, and tranquility that comes from time spent in mountains, forests, caves, and other natural settings. Through the transformation of discarded materials into art pieces, I practice resilience and celebrate my innate ability to discover solace and growth within my own anxious mind. I hope my work encourages viewers to reassess their own consumption patterns and find happiness in the depths of their own inner landscapes. Comments are closed.
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