Through the Woods by Clare Rojas
March 2, 2010 | Levent OZLER
The SCAD exhibitions department announced "Through the Woods," a solo exhibition by California-based artist Clare Rojas.
The exhibition traverses five years of the artist's production.
A careful blend of comedy and tragedy, past and present, Rojas' imaginative landscapes are peopled with stylized human and animal characters playing out poignant and witty allegorical narratives.
"Through the Woods" showcases Rojas' distinct iconography that references imagery ranging from Pennsylvania Dutch Hex signs to Russian nesting dolls and American comic books.
Inspired by folk art, street art, quilting and cartoons, her work evocatively connects themes of history, community, feminism, ecology and individuality in an unforgettable folklore entirely contemporary and unique.
"'Through the Woods' is an exhibition combining Rojas' work of the past five years, highlighting her stylistic refinement, ever-growing breadth of subject matter, and imagery," said Melissa Messina, SCAD senior curator.
"It marks her achievements as an emerging female artist to serve as inspiration to SCAD students."
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