INTERNal
Reflections
A Hygge Winter
Hygge, [hue-gah], noun; Danish origin.
An atmosphere of coziness,
comfort, and contentment. To relax, enjoy the simple pleasures in life,
share time with loved ones and be in the moment.
Curated by Sky Malerba and Amanda Hurley
featuring works by Sophie Carleton, Amanda DeRosa, Amana Hurley, and Sky Malerba, past and present interns at UMA
On view January 21 thru April 6, 2021
Artist Reception Thursday, March 24, 2021
The Gallery
Amanda DeRosa
“Dorothea”
Ilford Delta 400 / Black and White 35mm film
At home.
Amanda Hurley
“The Power Nap”
Google Pixel 3
“Hygge” to me is self-compassion, the ability to laugh at yourself, and a good long nap.
Recently, I’ve taken to writing a series of “inner monologue” songs and I wanted to experiment with bringing one to life through video.
Sky Malerba
“Vintage Courting”
Hand-drawn animation, colored pencil, no. 2 pencil
A study in character design and costuming. I wanted to embrace a traditional medium to show that even though our values have changed, there’s still a yearning for a love of a particular color.
AVION MANONG
“Songs of the Drum”
Mixed media paper watercolors, markers and pastels
Celebrating a feeling of togetherness and community.
Amanda DeRosa
“Hypnosis”
Kodak Gold 200 / Color 35mm film
My meditative fire; I could watch the flames dance for hours.
Avion Manong
“Exodusi”
Mix media paper watercolors, markers and pastels
Celebrating a feeling of togetherness and community.
Sky Malerba
“Legacy of a Writer”
Photography, smart phone, costuming.
The subject in full dress reading the biography of Colette outside in the woods on a muggy day reflects and enjoys a work created before themselves to carry with them going forward.