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Asheville artist Melissa Terrezza celebrates new art opening Saturday

Jason Sandford June 29, 2011

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

From loyal reader Melissa. Check out her artwork:

I would love to share with you my new series of work titled “Flush” in the Pump Gallery, Phil Mechanic Studios, this Saturday, July 2nd, 7-10pm.

This body of work is a personal commentary that describes the plight of our diminishing natural world for monetary gain. My images are used to bring the relationships of native teachings and modern civilization to the surface. The two are always at odds with each other. Corporations, commerce, and money harm the natural symbiotic relationships of all living things. The light within the traditions of Native Americans seems decimated finding it hard to compete with the street lights, skyscrapers and shopping malls. However the light isn’t completely out.

My best,

Melissa Terrezza

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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russa July 2, 2011

Reminds me of part of Escher's metamorphosis. Pretty badass if you ask me. Honestly, I'm not sure if the artist is going for "hopeful" here. If you check out her other work, I think you'll find that she's not exactly "hopeful" about our world's current status.

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Rinna July 1, 2011

Some color would be nice. It would make this particular image more "hopeful", otherwise it is bleak and depressing.

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Art Lover June 30, 2011

A Rorschach test is a good definition for any work of art worth looking at. Each viewer can find different things in the same piece. Des is on to something.

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Des June 29, 2011

Looks like one of those Rorschach tests used in psychology class.

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