CREATIVITY
COMMUNITY
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Embellished Unknown: Allison Bajt & Carly Hynes

APRIL 2025, OPEN Thurs-Sat 11am-6pm

Inspired by the Taoist concepts of beauty and interconnection, ‘Embellished Unknown’ is the theme of this residency, which features artists Allison Bajt and Carly Hynes. Embellish means to ‘make more attractive through the addition of decorative details or features,' and the concept speaks to both artists' approach to art through the use of beads, textiles, found objects, rocks and stones, and gold and copper leaf. These subtle aspects of their practices make their art an act of reverence, exploration, and harmony — each piece acting as an invitation to surrender to the unknown with openness and joy. This residency intends to bring a sense of ornateness and extravagance to Sparrow Artspace and remind us that every object we interact with may express the universe’s inherent sacredness if we are present to its form and function. Join us in decorating the spaces within and without.