Debbie Reda: Make a wish
"If you wish something and work hard you can get it" 锛峫ike children, people endlessly repeat things, wishes or words and they don`t stop to think about what their meaning is. We will probably never know what 鈥淗APPINESS鈥� itself is, but we want it and we know when we feel it. This is where I open the window to the visitor, I share the phrases as an imperative that opens to complicity and reflection" 鈥�Debbie Reda
Debbie Reda's works are noted for their flat and bold colors. Known for her little monsters turned into children, with an angelical appearance but mischievous at the same time. Her work tends to idealize childhood, in which the playful way of learning and observing is enhanced. Focused more on emotions, the artist looks for a way to preserve the innocence of childhood through memory and playfulness. Using the aesthetic conventions of cartoons, and children's book illustrations, she shares interpretations and memories with the viewer.
For this exhibition 鈥淢ake a wish鈥�, Reda incorporates more 鈥渒awaii鈥� aspects inspired by Japanese culture into her palette of colors. The visitor will be able to find an interesting exchange of culture and traditions in different objects and its meaning. Indeed, wonder of re-combination of the contexts is one of the best parts of her art. A series of works in which almost imperative wishes are expressed, such as 鈥淚 wish you鈥�. LOVE ME or FOLLOW ME鈥� or thought clouds with endless lists of material things like 鈥渢he ones a child might ask for鈥�.
"If you wish something and work hard you can get it" 锛峫ike children, people endlessly repeat things, wishes or words and they don`t stop to think about what their meaning is. We will probably never know what 鈥淗APPINESS鈥� itself is, but we want it and we know when we feel it. This is where I open the window to the visitor, I share the phrases as an imperative that opens to complicity and reflection" 鈥�Debbie Reda
Debbie Reda's works are noted for their flat and bold colors. Known for her little monsters turned into children, with an angelical appearance but mischievous at the same time. Her work tends to idealize childhood, in which the playful way of learning and observing is enhanced. Focused more on emotions, the artist looks for a way to preserve the innocence of childhood through memory and playfulness. Using the aesthetic conventions of cartoons, and children's book illustrations, she shares interpretations and memories with the viewer.
For this exhibition 鈥淢ake a wish鈥�, Reda incorporates more 鈥渒awaii鈥� aspects inspired by Japanese culture into her palette of colors. The visitor will be able to find an interesting exchange of culture and traditions in different objects and its meaning. Indeed, wonder of re-combination of the contexts is one of the best parts of her art. A series of works in which almost imperative wishes are expressed, such as 鈥淚 wish you鈥�. LOVE ME or FOLLOW ME鈥� or thought clouds with endless lists of material things like 鈥渢he ones a child might ask for鈥�.
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