Maryville University: Thursday, 6 December 2007

Maryville University is proud to present a powerful photo exhibit by Sarah Zickler. "In Repair" runs through December 9th. The reception with the artist is this Thursday December 6 6-8pm.

In Repair is a body of work that presents a physical manifestation of a psychological healing process. I am interested in the idea of a photograph possessing the ability to reduce a person to an object or an image, something that is less than whole. To that end, I feel that the work in this series represents a need to put one's self back together, to repair one's self, in an attempt to find a way back to being a whole person. Added elements of paint, wax, and restorative items such as tape, staples, and stitches merge with the photographs to further objectify each piece, as well as communicate the visual representation of repair. While the images may be disconcerting, I like to see them as accepting and even embracing past damage in order to discover a new sense of completeness.
Monday - Thursday 8am - 10pm, Friday and Saturday 8a.

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St. Louis, MO 63141