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REBIRTH
Curated by Stefania Carrozzini
Nell Daniel, Frances Clarke, Genny Costin, Dena Haden, Alexandra Kauka, Sue Ridge
Tiziana Santoli, Clare Thatcher, Anne Van Leeuwen, Susanne Weber Lehrfeld
MONTSERRAT CONTEMPORARY ART
547 West 27th Street
New York, N.Y.10001
Opening Reception:
Thursday May 8, 2025
6-8 PM
02.05.2025 – 31.05.2025
Montserrat Contemporary Art, in collaboration with MyMicroGallery, is delighted to announce ”Rebirth” curated by Stefania Carrozzini. The group exhibition features work of ten artists particularly sensitive to the topic and hailing from countries across the world including: England, Germany, Italy, United States. The show presents a selection of original contemporary artworks in media ranging from fabric, acrylic, watercolor, photographs, oil paintings. The artists offer different visual approaches to personal emotional experiences related to the concept of Rebirth, translated into their own distinctive expressive language.
Rebirth, a universal concept that cuts across philosophy and art, represents a cyclical process of transformation, a return to the origin that is projected into the future. It is an act of renewal, a threshold marking the end of what was and the beginning of what can be.
In philosophy, rebirth recalls themes such as Nietzsche’s eternal return, the metempsychosis of Eastern traditions, or resurrection in the Christian view: each perspective explores the possibility of a second life, whether physical, spiritual, or intellectual. It is the courage to go through change, to face chaos in order to find a new and more authentic order.
In art, rebirth becomes visual and tactile matter, a narrative interwoven with symbols, colors and shapes. Artists, as alchemists of the visible, transform pain, loss or inertia into works that vibrate with regenerative energy. Each brushstroke, sculpture or installation becomes a fragment of an inner journey, an invitation for the viewer to recognize their own possibilities for rebirth.
This dialogue between philosophy and art not only offers us a deeper understanding of the human condition, but also reminds us that every end is only the beginning of a new cycle. In contemplating rebirth, both conceptually and aesthetically, we celebrate the inherent strength of the human being: the ability to reinvent oneself and embrace change as opportunity.
Art is, by its very nature, a manifestation of rebirth. It is the process by which the individual, idea or material is transformed, finding a new form, a new meaning, a new life. Artistic creation is nothing less than an act of continuous renewal: the artist takes what has been experienced, observed or imagined and reworks it, giving birth to something that did not exist before.
Throughout history, art has represented collective and individual rebirths. Think of the Renaissance, which after the dark ages of the Middle Ages celebrated the rediscovery of light, knowledge and human beauty. Today, in a fragmented world, art continues to be a site of reconstruction: a bridge between what has been lost and what can be found again.
But rebirth in art is not only about the grand historical context; it also manifests itself in the personal journey of the creator and the viewer. Art has the power to transform suffering into understanding, chaos into harmony, fragment into wholeness. Each work becomes a symbol of resilience, an invitation to discover new perspectives, to let go of what has been and embrace what is to come. Art, like rebirth, reminds us that nothing is final: each creation is an act of hope, a celebration of the infinite potential that resides in change and transformation.
The exhibition will be visible at Montserrat Gallery
until May 31th, 2025
Info for selling inquiries:
- 212 268-0026
The catalogue will available in the gallery
Gallery hours: Wednesday to Saturday 12 am to 6 pm