The work of Philly artist Aubrie Costello reflect the thoughts and struggles of most girls growing up. Her installations question the gender roles implied while exploring femininity and sexuality. They fixate on human desire, both primal and innate, and on relationships, both broad and intimate, creating an uncomfortable tension. Even the mediums that she uses, combining delicate precious dupioni silk with hard metal nails, echos the uneasiness of finding balance in contradiction. It is an uncomfortable tension, yet the viewer feels compelled to examine it.
Aubrie Costello is currently exhibiting at the BUS STOP Boutique (Philadelphia) that runs from February 1st through April 1st. It is titled “For the Love of Shoes” and is a story of a girl and her shoes. The opening artist reception is on February 25th, from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm. For more information on this exhibit, see below and visit www.bustopboutique.com
BUS STOP Boutique
750 S. 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 627-2357
HOURS:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 11am – 6pm
Friday 11am — 7pm
Sunday 12pm – 5pm
Aubrie Costello’s artwork can be purchased at http://www.etsy.com/shop/aubriecostello. For more information on Aubrie Costello, please visit http://www.aubriecostello.com/
Work By Aubrie Costello - Black Things (detail); collected objects in dupioni silk, plastic, paint, netting 2007
Work by Aubrie Costello - Elle Regard; collected shoes in dupioni silk, pastel and graphite on paper 2007
Work by Aubrie Costello - She Had Diamonds/He Had Dimes; oil and pastel on paper, antique frame 2008
Work by Aubrie Costello - She Had Diamonds...; dupioni silk, paint, nails 8'x8' 2009
Work by Aubrie Costello - On Her Knees (installation view); balloons, silk, muslin, paint, plaster 16" high 2009
Work By Aubrie Costello - Stripped to the Teeth (Bedroom); mixed media and found objects collaborative installation by The Other Woman (a ladies' art collective) 2010
For more information on Aubrie Costello, please visit http://www.aubriecostello.com/
Posted on February 4, 2011
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