Acrylics & Assemblages by Rebecca Nichols  A Cabinet of Curiosities: An eccentric exhibition of the mysterious, the exotic & the bizarre.  Artist Statement  When I first began to create assemblages I became fascinated by the idea of a thought contained; a moment captured, preserved yet inaccessible behind glass in a wooden structure. I discovered that with deliberate selection & placement of each element I could create a pallet of objects, each with its own distinctive visual eloquence. Later I began to seek to uncover the secret soul of the inanimate; to elevate lost, damaged & perhaps mundane objects through a veiled web of affinities.  The process may seem intuitive at times, yet an associative thread is ever-present & a mysterious congruity between each fragment always exists. My inspiration comes primarily from the language of esoteric symbolism, the world of nature as displayed in the Cabinets of Curiosities of the 16th & 17th centuries & from my studies of astronomy; the cosmic curiosities, strange & beautiful whorls of galaxies & the alchemy of stars visible in nebulæ & supernovæ. All insect, bird & animal remains incorporated into my assemblages are the result of death by natural causes or accident (e.g. road kill).  No living creature has ever been harmed in the creation of my artwork. Click on images to make them larger
"Quinta Essencia" 2007 Size 7 ½"H x 7"W x 2"D	"AnimaSpiritus" 2007 Size 7 ½" H x 7"W x 2"D SOLD
"Post Tenebris, Lux" 2007 Size 7 ½" H x 7"W x 2"D	"Spira Solis" 2007 Size 7 ½"H x 7"W x 2"D
"Arbor Vitae" 2007 Size 7 ½"H x 7"W x 2"D SOLD	"Primordium"  2008 Size 7 ½"H x 7"W x 2"D
ABOUT THE ARTIST My childhood was spent in England &, for several years, in Singapore & Malaysia. As an adult I have lived & travelled extensively throughout the Far East & Europe, these travels & experiences having been a source of both personal transformation & creative inspiration. To quote Cardinal Newman; "To live is to change, & to be perfect is to have changed often". I feel my life thus far has been a sequence of profound changes, with each transition occasioning a re-awakening; a metamorphosis. Whether living in a foreign country, beginning a new career, or exploring new avenues of artistic expression, I continue to challenge myself intellectually & creatively.   I reside in the historic neighbourhood of Ghent in Norfolk, Virginia with Howard, my loving, supportive & very patient husband of 21 years & my precious kitties, Flora, Wynter & Wyllow Juried Shows: Mid-Atlantic Art Exhibiton 2009 'Crux'- Mayer Fine Art Gallery, Norfolk, VA   2009 - Second Place New Waves - Contemporary Art Center of Virginia 2005   Mid-Atlantic Art Exhibition 2005   Individual Show: Solo Show at Bonnie Arnold's, Norfolk, VA 2006 If you have any questions regarding my artwork (prices, etc.), or if you would like to see more images, please e-mail me at nicholsinghent@peoplepc.com All sizes listed are height x width x depth.  LINKS Agora Gallery Contemporary art gallery established 1984, located at the center of the New York Chelsea fine art galleries district. Art consulting services are provided to corporate and private art collectors. Collective exhibitions feature diverse contemporary art of various genres including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography and mixed media. Artist portfolios are reviewed. Become a fan on Facebook