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February 1, 2007- March 8, 2007
Reception: February 1, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Allison Hawkins
The Proposition
559 W 22nd StThe Proposition is pleased to present Spiderwort, the second solo show of New York artist Allison Hawkins.
“Spiderwort is the name of a wildflower. My mom always pointed it out growing up in Missouri. I liked that it grew on the prairie. I always liked that such a sweet flower had such an odd name.”
Hawkins’ intimate ink and watercolor paintings speak from a place where nostalgic memories and fanciful visions merge. The striking figures and landscapes blur the line between history and remembrance, creating its own unique experience. These dreamscapes are seen through a lens of childlike awe that imagines a time when nature was left untouched.
A strong kinship exists between animals and humans in Hawkins’ world, where the paintings serve to imbue the creatures with wisdom and guidance. This relationship is evident in Friends where two floating faces, one human, the other beastly, transmogrify feelings of fear and aggression into form and identity. Upon closer inspection their role is similar to masks, signifying premonitions with their lingering expressions and dripping silhouettes.
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