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Haven Gallery is pleased to present new work from Colorado based paper illustrator Nicole Grosjean for her mini solo show 鈥淕rand Carousel Menagerie鈥�. 鈥淕rand Carousel Menagerie鈥� is the artists second show at the gallery and features six meticulous, laser cut and layered collage works focusing on the enchantment and technical splendor of the carousel. Evolving further, Grosjean explores animals beyond the horse, as she handpaints and engineers a polar bear, tiger, elephant, camel, giraffe, and mountain goat. Nostalgic yet mythological, the carousel represents historical and modern innovations of movement and amusement, and call for the multifaceted splendor and innovation Grosjean is known for achieving through her layered works.

There is something very special about carousels that invoke the imagination and innocence of childhood. The image of these gorgeous carved animals dripping in gold gilding and glass jewels, shimmering in the warm light of a thousand lightbulbs, is enough to transport anyone to a fantasy that exists only in the imagination. I have always been fascinated by the superb craftsmanship and decedent decoration of these vintage carousel horses. This collection is a homage both to the artisans of the past, and the fantastic dreams of our inner child.