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NortheastFeb 2019
Ruth Erickson
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My artistic praxis is an evolving journey akin to prayer or meditation. Drawing on concepts from Buddhism and Judaism, as well as Christian imagery, I explore nonduality, impermanence, presence, alchemy, and immanence. I view the body as a vessel that connects individuals, nature, and the Divine, and I examine tensions between empathy and disconnection, beauty and suffering, to reveal the interconnectedness of all beings. Recurring imagery in my work include hands, feet, and backs, which serve as sensitive energy gateways within the body. Through the reinterpretation of these forms, I evoke the fragility of the human experience while recognizing the delicate symbiosis that binds us together.

Feb 2019
Ruth Erickson
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