Kiki Smith, Lodestar, Installation Shot

In this period when art can be a bit shall we say out there and hard to understand, the imagery on mouth-blown stained glass panels that Kiki creates for this show is refreshing and brings us back to our most basic humanity. Reminiscent of Mary Cassatt, the female figures at different stages of life are easy to digest and relate to. They help us get in touch with the wonder of life and the aging process–wisdom, knowledge and love and loss. These images are not specific portraits but represent every person. The tender embraces and the details of the wrinkled faces allowed for a contemplative experience in an otherwise frenzied Chelsea visit and typical day in NYC.

For a link to a video of the show click below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYYRlQWMzgU