Henry Street Settlement, Abrons Arts Center
466 Grand Street, (212) 598-0400 ext 202
East Village / Lower East Side
September 6 - October 12, 2008
Reception: Saturday, September 13, 6:30 - 8 PM
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In her most recent project, Time Between, Brea Souders interprets superstitions culled from various sources, including old texts, internet forums and word of mouth. Souders’ interest in the way superstitions reflect the human urge for story telling has manifested as its own visual story. She has said of this work, “superstitions act as portals to a childhood sensibility, and can transform an ordinary scene into a mysterious tableau, rich with new meaning.” Her focus on the formative nature of superstitions illuminates a force that is foundational, but elusive. Using both meditated and candid photography, Souders looks to capture the whimsy and tension that superstitions evoke in us, and to illuminate the scope of our collective imaginings.