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Laurie Shapiro, Surel’s Place Artist-in-Resident, installation “One day you will no longer cause me pain,” Surel’s Place, Garden City, Idaho, October 14, 2024.
The work showcased in this exhibit represents the culmination of my experiences throughout this unique year. At the beginning of the year, I left LA and embarked on a journey that spanned the entire year. I returned to New York, my hometown, and traveled to Italy, Mexico, and Finland for various artist residencies. It was only during my long drive from New York to Boise, which was an adventure in itself, that I realized the true reason I left California in the first place - a broken heart. However, my intention was not just to heal my heart, but to mend old wounds, confront myself, and understand my choices.
The central installation piece, "one day you will no longer cause me pain," reflects this realization. During my drive to Boise, I attended a meditation retreat and cried for three days. I cried and cried, but sometimes the tears stopped, and I reassured myself that one day this pain would be insignificant as all things pass.
This installation piece is the result of my year-long journey, delving into the feminine divine in Italy, exploring tropical plant life in Mexico, and rediscovering self-love in Finland. As I drove through mountains, I observed how the scenery changed, how distant objects appeared closer, and how everything is in constant flux. Life is always changing, and nothing is permanent.
So, I invite you to meditate on this moment and immerse yourself in the art with me.
I want to express my gratitude for the opportunity to be a resident artist at Surel's Place. I also want to thank all the donors and patrons who support Surel's Place. This experience has been truly profound, and I have fallen in love with Boise and Idaho.
BIOGRAPHY:
Laurie Shapiro (CA) creates immersive dreamscapes based on interconnectivity and oneness with nature. Being hard-of-hearing, her experience of the o
The work showcased in this exhibit represents the culmination of my experiences throughout this unique year. At the beginning of the year, I left LA and embarked on a journey that spanned the entire year. I returned to New York, my hometown, and traveled to Italy, Mexico, and Finland for various artist residencies. It was only during my long drive from New York to Boise, which was an adventure in itself, that I realized the true reason I left California in the first place - a broken heart. However, my intention was not just to heal my heart, but to mend old wounds, confront myself, and understand my choices.
The central installation piece, "one day you will no longer cause me pain," reflects this realization. During my drive to Boise, I attended a meditation retreat and cried for three days. I cried and cried, but sometimes the tears stopped, and I reassured myself that one day this pain would be insignificant as all things pass.
This installation piece is the result of my year-long journey, delving into the feminine divine in Italy, exploring tropical plant life in Mexico, and rediscovering self-love in Finland. As I drove through mountains, I observed how the scenery changed, how distant objects appeared closer, and how everything is in constant flux. Life is always changing, and nothing is permanent.
So, I invite you to meditate on this moment and immerse yourself in the art with me.
I want to express my gratitude for the opportunity to be a resident artist at Surel's Place. I also want to thank all the donors and patrons who support Surel's Place. This experience has been truly profound, and I have fallen in love with Boise and Idaho.
BIOGRAPHY:
Laurie Shapiro (CA) creates immersive dreamscapes based on interconnectivity and oneness with nature. Being hard-of-hearing, her experience of the o
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