THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN
March 3 - May 29, 2023
NORTH GALLERY
Patti Warashina
In this series of work called, “The World Upside Down”, I view the earth as an uncontrolled symbolic, spinning “ceramic wheel” in space to give a glimpse of looking at our planet from above. To me the figures represent “human consciousness” observing and experiencing the realization of possible escape from annihilation portrayed through dreamlike, cosmic scenarios, using current and future space technology. These figures have become the actors in my introspective narratives, as a way of escaping the doubts and disharmony of human nature and its routines, by role-playing scenarios to my liking….much like a child playing with dolls.
YouTube video: Patti Warashina discusses her 2023 exhibit in a gallery talk and docent presentation at SJIMA.
SPONSORS:
The Honeywell Charitable Fund, Town of Friday Harbor, National Endowment for the Arts, ArtsWA, Printonyx, Browne’s Home Center, and Harbor Rentals