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‘Urban Rhythms’ invites artists to immerse themselves in the dynamic energy of city life. From the constant movement of people and traffic to the interplay of light and shadow across architectural landscapes, cities are alive with patterns and movement that shape our daily experiences.
This theme encourages the exploration of different facets of urban environments: the vibrant mix of cultures and communities that coexist in urban spaces; the architectural designs that define city skylines and neighborhoods; the daily rituals and routines that create a sense of rhythm and familiarity; and the transitions from day to night, from weekdays to weekends, and how these changes influence the atmosphere of the city.
Teresita Leal was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she lives and works. Originally trained as a biochemist and doctor of physiology, she became a textile artist over 20 years ago. Her work has been exhibited in festivals, salons, and museums across the Americas and Europe.
She is a SAQA Juried Artist Member and Latin America Regional Representative, and also a member of Centro Argentino de Arte Textil, Sociedad Argentina de Artistas Plasticos, and two international groups: Viewpoints9 and 20 Perspectives.
What I found most challenging was having to reject excellent works focused primarily on architecture in favor of pieces that most strongly reflected the spirit of Urban Rhythms.
In making my selections, I was particularly interested in the ways artists captured the forces that animate architecture: changing light, weather, the passage of time, and, above all, human presence and interaction in all their infinite possibilities. I looked for works that revealed the rhythms that transform static structures into living environments.
The artists' statements also played an important role, often providing the key that allowed me to connect more deeply with a piece and understand its relationship to the exhibition concept.
The final selection reflects not only different interpretations of urban rhythms, but also a wide range of textile techniques and visual approaches.
Judith Ahlborn (Colorado, USA) - Nightlife in New Orleans
Keri Bas (Texas, USA) - Gridlock
Cassandra Ireland Beaver (Ohio, USA) - Urban Cabins
Anne Bellas (France) - Cohabitation (Living together)
Sharon Carrier (North Carolina, USA) - Broken
Deb Cashatt (California, USA) - Rainy Night in the City
Jette Clover (Belgium) - Letter Landscape 8
Maria Eugenia Corbella (Spain) - Metropolitan Intersections
Amy Freyn (Ecuador) - You Queen
Jayne Bentley Gaskins (Virginia, USA) - In Transit
Muffy Clark Gill (Florida, USA) - Shibuya Rain: Crosscurrents
Debra Goley (Arizona, USA) - Glass and Steel
Robin J Hamill (Virginia, USA) - Just Waking Up
Mattea Jurin (Italy) - Urban Family
Patty Kennedy-Zafred (Pennylvania, USA) - Magia Di Venezia
JongKyeong Lee (South Korea) - Structures of Shadow
Ellen Lindner (Florida, USA) - Rhythm of the City
Virginia McConnell (Virginia, USA) - Nine Stories Up
Lena Meszaros (France) - French Cancan
Denise Oyama Miller (California, USA) - Urban Reflections
Karena Nelson (Illinois, USA) - Signal and Silence
Erin Riola (Texas, USA) - Receipt
Marci Robman (Montana, USA) - Basquiat Avenue
Mary Schliestedt (Germany) - Bustling activity in the city
Carolyn Skei (Texas, USA) - The Commute
Kate Stiassni (Connecticut, USA) - Urban Renewal
Linda Strowbridge (Delaware, USA) - Aunt Belle's Back Fence
Maggie Vanderweit (Ontario, Canada) - Outside, Inside
Karen Watts (New Mexico, USA) - Valparaiso Messages
Marian Zielinski (Georgia, USA) - The Curtain Rises
