Join us for the reception of Printed Faith: Art by Gabriella Boros, Lauren Stevens + Dani Wallace on Friday, May 24th. Artist talks begin at 7:30pm, doors open 7-9pm. All ages welcome.
The three printmakers in this exhibit create work inspired by Christianity and Judaism. Their different expressions of faith are as varied as their printmaking techniques– copper etchings, woodblock prints, linocuts, and screenprints.
Gabriella Boros’ woodblock prints and books draw upon the Torah and Talmud as she processes and applies the text to life. Lauren Stevens’ detailed copper etchings are filled with Old Testament stories and prophecies of creation restored. Dani Wallace’s prints explore the ways God works in our lives, finding spiritual meaning through imagery drawn from life.
“God’s Breath Above the Void” by Gabriella Boros. “From the Absence of God… is a Presence” series. Hand printed woodblock print, 13.5” x 11”
Gabriella Boros, born in Jerusalem, Israel to Holocaust survivors, immigrated with her family to the US for her father’s career during her formative years.
A graduate of the University of Michigan School of Art, Gabriella has been exhibiting her art nationally and internationally since 1986. Since 2012, she has explored woodblock printmaking, and in which she has completed three artist residencies. She is a recipient of a State of Illinois Artist Grant. She has also participated in two fellowships. Her work is included in both private and institutional collections. Her three handmade books Esh: Sanctity in Fire, Symbiosis and Eighteen Stones are in the permanent collection of the University of Michigan Libraries Special Collections.
Her themes range from the intersection of plants and humans to gender and spiritual commentary, sometimes in the same work. Most of her prints are created as thematic series, which she researches and develops into visual narratives. See more of Gabriella’s work at www.gabriellaboros.com.
"Beauty Intended" by Lauren Stevens. Copper Etching, 22x30".
Lauren Stevens was raised alongside car engineers and Bible scholars in the desert terrain of Chandler, Arizona. A young love of pen and ink drawing easily translated to the linear nature of copper etching when she studied at the Kansas City Art Institute. There, she earned her BFA with a specialized emphasis in printmaking. Now, she is furthering her research as the Fall 2023 printmaking candidate at Arizona State University. See more of Lauren’s work at www.laurenstevensart.com.
“No Need to Cover” by Dani Wallace. Linoleum relief print, 11x15".
Dani Wallace is a visual artist and graphic designer living in Louisville, KY. She studied Studio Art & Marketing at the College of William & Mary. There, she discovered relief printmaking and fell in love with the medium for its graphic, illustrative quality and the ‘happy accidents’ that can occur. She enjoys creating works infused with narrative and symbolism that explore the presence of God in people’s stories. The medium of printmaking also brings with it unpredictability, which Dani finds challenging yet appropriate for works involving storytelling, as stories themselves are never straightforward. In addition to printmaking, Dani works full-time as a brand manager for several companies. She also freelances on the side and has produced artwork for Sojourn Midtown and other local businesses and individuals. See more of Dani’s work at www.daniwallace.myportfolio.com.