INSECTICIDE AN ART EXHIBITION May 15 thru June 22, 2010

ARTIST STATEMENT

“MEtamorphosis” is about transformation. As humans, we surround ourselves with familiar objects, places and people – forming a kind of cocoon. But also as humans, we grow up and we break free of our cocoon. We attribute human characteristics to insects such “worker bees” and “queen bees.” And metaphorically, we attribute insect characteristics to humans as well: “snug as a bug in a rug” and “busy as bees.” No matter what outward changes there may be, we still possess bits and pieces of  our younger selves. Just as I am leaving Los Angeles and my childhood, I am breaking free of my own self, of my own
cocoon.

BIO

I grew up in a house of collectors; both parents have an assortment of random items reflecting their eclectic tastes. Because of this, I found an acceptance for both my own eclectic taste as well as my constant doodling. My multi-layered, character-driven work comes straight out of my head. I do everything freehand, primarily in pen, and draw my inspiration from ancient civilizations. Their art inspires me greatly. Despite the overall hectic and riotous look of my work, every character is different and in much of  my work, there is a perfect balance on each side that calms me. Art serves as a form of therapy for me.  My canvases include people’s shoes and clothing as well as found surfaces such as wood, metal, plastic and cardboard that I find on my ramblings in flea markets and alleys in my neighborhood. Since picking up my first Lego brick, I’ve tried to create balance in my art. Whether using one brick at a time or one stroke of the pen at a time, I continue to seek that balance.

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BENDOW’s work from “It’s a Numbers Game”, January 16 thru February 23, 2010 The Loft at Liz’s
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Featured Work – RED