 MOVE II, 2005 C-Print, 30 x 40, (diptych) Alexandra Hedison (Re)building "My hope is to examine as closely as possible that which "is," in its most primitive stage, with all of its past and all of its potential." The beauty of what is and what will become is the subject of Alexandra Hedison's new show "(Re)building." "(Re)building" is a continuation of her show in 2004, "Elements," which consisted of a series of color abstract landscapes. In "Elements" Hedison challenged the viewer to see beyond barriers. In her upcoming show, she takes the viewer past obstructions to the core of the subject. The series consists of medium format color photographs from the past year, which delve into complicated themes such as change, transition, and progress. She places the viewer inside of unfinished spaces, such as a house in the middle of construction, allowing the viewer to see beauty in the strength of the foundation while still feeling anxious about the changes taking place. The photographs present the notion of the core staying the same, while the outside is adapting and evolving. During construction a house is unfinished, and it is in this vulnerable state that there is magnificence in both its simplicity and honesty. Although her work encompasses change, it is not about the demolishing of the old, but rather the rebuilding process itself. Her images reveal the framework, support beams, exposed wires, rebar and other materials that hold a house or building together. The images focus on the most essential aspects of construction and development that mostly go unnoticed and are eventually forgotten. In her new show "(Re)building," Hedison invites the viewer to witness "the making" and by doing so, accept the past, respect the current state of things, and anticipate the future. Alexandra Hedison is a native of Los Angeles who made her professional transition from acting to photography in 2000. Hedison's work has been published in Time, USA Today, NY Times, People, and Newsweek. In 2004 she was accepted into the American Film Institute's (AFI) distinguished Directing Workshop for Women, and directed a short film for AFI in August of last year. White Room Gallery is proud to be exhibiting Hedison's photography once again and invites you to witness the process and work of "(Re)building." Exhibition: July 15 - August 20, 2005 Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat 12pm - 6pm White Room Gallery 8810 Melrose Avenue USA-West Hollywood, CA 90069 Telephone +1 310-859-2402 Fax +1 310-859-0197 Email info@whiteroomgallery.com www.whiteroomgallery.com |
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