er·rat·ic /əˈradik,eˈradik/
noun
Geology: a rock or boulder that differs from the surrounding rock and is believed to have been brought from a distance by glacial action (also see; unpredictable in motion)
Cupino's latest series of more than 70 paintings and introductory film shorts capture the movement and energy of erratic boulders.
This work commemorates what seems like an impossible journey of transformation while drawing to our human need for the same.
“A bold investigation into impermanence, resilience, and the unpredictable forces that shape our world…”
— Curator M. Swank of TBQA
“She reimagines these geological wanderers as metaphors for human experience highlighting the tension between permanence and fragility within the relentless forces of nature. With shimmering silk chiffon paintings, sculptures crafted from natural wool and recycled plastics her innovative materials blur the line between natural and manmade, her work challenges us to see beauty in transformation and chaos.”
”Leah’s work stands out for its unique approach to art, serving as a symbolic map reflecting the human experience and the impact the environment can have on us too.
With a keen focus on the diminishing glaciers, she draws parallel narratives between shrinking natural resources, artifacts, and the evolving human condition. Our conversation delved into the intricate connections she weaves, mapping the contours of a changing world and echoing the shifts within ourselves.” — curator M. Swank of TBQA
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Erratic on Silk IV
Ink, Acrylic, and oil on Silk Chiffon
36 X 36in (91 × 91cm)
