MS Rezny Studio and Gallery

 “Remnants”

Photography and Sculpture by Amanda J. Cawby. Melissa T. Hall and Page Turner

“Remnants” is a body of work produced by three artists brought together by a common fascination with the scraps, mementos, leftovers, sentimental objects, and traces left behind by others.  Sculptors Cawby and Turner use actual physical remnants from people’s lives in their complex assemblages, while photographer Hall uses the idea of people’s actions leaving behind a vestige or trace to fuel her conceptual images.

Cawby, from Lexington, KY, finds herself drawn to the inherent energy of objects and remnants left behind by others.  Her completed assemblages are a combination of her own personal narratives and the collected ephemera she repurposes and transforms.  Cawby’s work evokes thoughts of stories left untold, paths not taken, and destinies unfulfilled.

Hall, also from Lexington, approached the work by asking herself, “What has left a trace or mark on me?”  This led her to explore the physical and emotional remnants left by those who have gone before.  Inspiration was derived from oral family histories and advice heard over and over again.  Inherited heirlooms became symbols sparking narratives.  Her imagery examines the contradictory potential to be both burdened and inspired by these remnants which cling to us from past relationships.

Turner, from Roanoke VA, sculpts assemblages which resonate with the personal history of everyday objects. Her sculptures explore ideas about female gender roles, especially social mores of women seen through fashion, undergarments, and sexual taboos. Using domestic skills passed down from Grandmothers, Mother, Aunts, and Sisters, Turner pays sincere homage to the feminine.

Exhibit on view through September.  Artist reception September 19th, 5-8 with Gallery Hop

Gallery Hours:  Tuesday-Friday  11am-4pm,  Saturday  noon-3,  by appointment 

M. S. Rezny Studio/Gallery

M.S. Rezny Studio/Gallery fosters an awareness and appreciation of the visual arts by representing and exhibiting contemporary, professional, experimental and innovative artists.  Rezny Gallery exhibits a variety of painting, photography, textiles, ceramics and mixed media.  Located in Lexington’s Distillery District, just west of the downtown Civic Center and Rupp Arena, this renovated warehouse of 1500 square feet  where the natural light and 14 foot high ceilings a perfect location for art lovers, art works and artists.