Friday, January 17, 2014

What's Your Story?

What's Your Story? 

I want to know what makes you tick, your heart sing or stop, to catch your breath.

For me, it's all about the story- and how we are connected



That's the premise behind Catch and Release my Solo Exhibition opening February 2, 2014 at Project Space Gallery in Wilmington, DE. 
Catch- What we find  and Release - what we leave behind.

Like objects that wash ashore and become entangled or the scope of fibers one may find in a nest; once castaways, remnants of past lives and experiences become transformed into something altogether new and unique unto itself.
Net, detail
wire, pulp, encaustic, dried orchid, page of book
©NanciHersh
Photo: Amy Tucker Photography
Seemingly unexpected connections emerge to reveal the fragility, beauty, and grace of our lives.”
Net, detail
wire, pulp, encaustic, dried orchid, collage
©NanciHersh
Photo: Amy Tucker Photography
My work is an ongoing exploration of what sustains us when adversity challenges us. What moves us forward-
and binds us to the past. What we find and what we leave behind. Our stories, our stuff- and how we hold them in our bodies, our hearts, our minds.

So, tell me - What have you inherited or found that you'd like to release?  why?

2 comments:

sharon said...

Great inspiring blog! I too believe in the stories! People, life and love! How can I be of service? Where can I give and how do I receive? If I can continue my path , my journey and continue to cultivate the meaning of why or just humbling accept, I will know true happiness!

I am blessed with family and friends!

Nanci Hersh said...

@Sharon, I believe you are truly on the path, you are such a generous spirit in thoughts and actions. Thank you being a part of this conversation