Aileen Bassis
Reader’s Art 12: Longing for Home Aileen Basis:
“In 2006 I discovered that my mother was developing dementia. It was a devastating and overwhelming shock. The person that I knew my entire life was dissolving before me. As an artist, I make work about subjects that disturb and concern me and so I made art about mom and indirectly, me. All of the texts are from my conversations with her. Since I made this work, my father has passed away, and mom is now in assisted living. I visit often and listen to her rambling words and mourn the loss of the person she used to be. I no longer make art about her. ”
Reader’s Art 12: Longing for Home
March 16-April 26, 2012
opening reception, Friday, March 16, 7-10 pm
Susan Hensel Gallery
The focus of Susan Hensel Gallery is on compelling objects, meaningful use of materials, and engaging sculpture. It is a gallery where experimental ideas and works of the hand join to create unique sensory experiences. Opened September 10th, 2004 Susan Hensel Gallery is a gallery/ workspace presenting 5-6 shows per year in an intimate space, with hardwood floors and high tin ceilings. In 2013 the interior space reverted to a working studio for Susan Hensel where she continues to work on small and largescale artwork that engages both sculptural and cultural space. You can find her current work at www.SusanHenselProjects.com
