Missy Rogina New Works

An exhibit of new works by artist Missy Rogina features
a series of small jewel-like collages all centering around
photographs from the life a woman who was young at the beginning
of this century. The photographs were found
in an old suitcase by the artist.

The suitcase belonged to a woman named Anna.

She was well traveled and elegant but apparently never married.
She loved the beach and tea and her friends. They evoke another
era. The photos are surrounded by pieces of fabric and embroidered
and written words. Many are adorned with flying birds made of metal.
There are also medallions of Buddhist deities, which reflect the
artist's own belief system. The artist also was inspired by her
childhood sacred place of Marion Massachusets, which a century ago,
perhaps saw many people like Anna.

The works of Ms. Rogina are evocative objects which try to navigate
the line between the artist's memories and experiences and those of a
distant unknown stranger, recorded only in pictures.