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I consider my works meditations on the beauty of rituals developed over time to satisfy the fundamental human need to mark important passages in life. Cultural and religious mementos from both historic and contemporary references inspire the work. Materials are chosen for their symbolic significance. Nineteenth century memento mori hair jewelry, contemporary floral makeshift shrines, prayer beads, wedding rings, quilts and Buddhist mandalas are referenced. The geometric schemes of Gothic cathedral rose windows and the numeric configurations of religious prayer beads inform the mathematical arrangements of the work. Materials include rose petals, synthetic hair, rings, bone beads, handmade rose beads (inspired by a 13th-century recipe for rosary beads), blue jeans, damask linens & neckties. Guitar-string ball-ends are used as a dedication to my brother, Scot Sharrett (1961-2001), as are the song titles chosen to name the works. The "Mementos" series (1998-2001), was dedicated to my mother, Virginia Sharrett. Phrases from her letters title the works. A variety of needlework techniques are used, including crochet, embroidery and needlelace. My work is represented by Pavel Zoubok
Gallery in NYC where a second solo exhibition of my works will be presented April 23 - May 23, 2009.
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| ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS |
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Ball-Ends Donations: Rose
Petal Donations: Dirt
Donations: Clothing Donations: Technical
Support: Production
Assistance: Digital
Photography: |