Nicola Ginzel's Solo Exhibition at Cathouse FUNeral Showcases Mixed Media and Embroidered Works

Nicola Ginzel's exhibition titled "My Bed is Made of Atoms" was held at Cathouse FUNeral in Brooklyn from October 10 to November 22, 2015, specifically at 260 Richardson Street. The showcase included small mixed media pieces and embroidered paper works, positioned at an unconventional height that allowed only taller attendees to view them directly. Ginzel's creations, which blend elements of sculpture and painting, utilize found objects such as tea bags, mohair, wax, thread, gaffers tape, wasp nests, felt, fabric scraps, rubber bands, gold leaf, and dirt sourced from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. These items, stripped of their original purposes, retain significance and often convey a shamanistic essence. Additionally, Ginzel enhances paper scraps—like candy wrappers and index cards—through meticulous embroidery. The exhibition offered a thorough retrospective of her work over the last 15 years, showcasing her influences from popular culture and her appreciation for craftsmanship. Ginzel focuses on simplicity and viewer engagement, asserting that the true essence of life’s breath is found in the process rather than the final product.