Anna Pasztor "Fixing It" - Closing Reception with Artist Talk

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This show primarily consists of small mixed-media paintings that have been reconstructed, reassembled, and recovered from a state of destruction. See below for a synopsis of the exhibition.

FIXING IT

Life is a journey filled with a multitude of experiences. As we navigate through the years, we will inevitably encounter moments of loss. There may come a day when we wake up and find ourselves surrounded by shattered pieces of our lives. Promises made, both by us and to us, may remain unfulfilled. It can seem as though chaos has taken over the world, leaving no one untouched. Is this the work of Evil? As a modern and agnostic individual, I struggle with using this term, but it feels like the only way to describe the overwhelming sense of despair. It's as if we have reverted to the Middle Ages, but I cannot find a better word to capture the magnitude of the situation. However, amid this brokenness, what truly matters is finding a way to move forward. 

This theme is explored in her latest series of paintings entitled 'Fixing It.​ This series explores the concept of re-centering, re-grounding, and re-evaluating our beliefs about what truly holds value in our lives. It is a reminder to piece together the broken fragments and find a new sense of wholeness. These paintings serve as a counter to the pervasive evil that seems to lurk in every corner, and a defense against the destructive nature of living in survival mode, which has become a permanent state for many. Through beauty, we can push back against the darkness and reclaim our sense of self. "Fixing It"​ invites the viewer to contemplate the beauty of finding wholeness again where the scars of the process​ are visible. It embraces the messiness of being alive.