Garrison, New York
March 16 – April 7, 2013
By appointment only
For inquiries and appointment contact Kaija Korpijaakko
kaija@beart.us
917-612-4349
The exhibition consists of drawings tiny and big, room size video installation and site specific light installation.The artist is acting as an alchemist in the midst of the forces of nature and transforms wild winds, falling waters and tender air flow into works of art. Live dance/draw performance by Peerna and Jane Thornquist adds another layer to Peerna's new exhibition.
Jaanika Peerna is an Estonian-born artist living and working near New York since 1998. Her work encompasses drawings, videos and light installations often dealing with the theme of transitions in light, air, water and other natural phenomena. She is often involved in collaborative projects working with designers, dancers and musicians. She has exhibited her work extensively in the entire New York metropolitan area as well as in Paris, Tallinn, Lisbon, Sofia, Dubai, Honolulu, Novosibirsk and Rome. Her work is in numerous private collections in the US and Europe and was recently acquired by Fonds National d’Art Contemporain, Paris. Her work is represented by Masters & Pelavin Gallery in NYC, ARC Fine Art in CT and Haus Gallery in Tallinn, Estonia. www.jaanikapeerna.net
Video by NeinFilms of the opening celebrations: CLICK HERE
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