Elena Sisto's 'As We Dream' exhibition at Bookstein Projects explores metaphysical self-portraiture
From September 12 to October 27, 2018, Bookstein Projects in NYC hosted Elena Sisto's exhibition titled 'As We Dream.' The showcase featured a range of paintings that transition from personal studio settings to encompass both natural and urban-rural landscapes. These self-portraits highlight an enriched studio ecology, merging personal environments with both nature and constructed spaces. Drawing inspiration from cartoons, la pittura metafisica, and Hilma af Klint, Sisto's intricate pieces are characterized by vibrant hues and Impressionistic flair. Noteworthy works include 'Vagabond (for Agnes Varda)' (2018) and 'Orange Field' (2018), delving into intricate emotions while reflecting themes of ecological and sexual dynamics, evolving from depictions of young women to broader environmental narratives through symbolic imagery.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'As We Dream' ran September 12 to October 27, 2018
- Located at Bookstein Projects, 60 East 66th Street, New York City
- Elena Sisto commutes between New York City and Hudson studios
- Works incorporate natural world elements and urban-rural landscapes
- Influences include cartoons, la pittura metafisica, and Hilma af Klint
- References Philip Guston, Agnes Varda, and Leonardo da Vinci
- Features paintings like 'Vagabond (for Agnes Varda)' and 'Rapunella'
- Explores themes of ecology, femininity, and metaphysical self-portraiture
Entities
Artists
- Elena Sisto
- Hilma af Klint
- Philip Guston
- Agnes Varda
- Leonardo da Vinci
Institutions
- Bookstein Projects
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Hudson
- Giverny
- France