New York, New York - Ceysson & Bénétière is proud to present, Body Full Of Stars, curated by Kimia Ferdowsi Kline, featuring works by Adrianne Rubenstein, Andrew Tarlow, Carlo D’Anselmi, Carolyn Salas, Chioma Ebinama, Dini Dixon, An Hoang, Marcus Leslie Singleton, Nadia Yaron, Sabra Moon Elliot, Samira Abbassy, Suzannah Wainhouse, Ted Gahl, and Yevgeniya Baras. This group exhibition owes its title to the cosmic concept that all living and nonliving things are composed of elements created in the hearts of stars. We are literally made of stardust.
The elements that make up our bodies–carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, iron–were formed in stars through nuclear fusion. When these stars eventually died, they exploded in supernovae, scattering their contents throughout the universe. The debris from these explosions eventually formed new stars, planets, and other celestial bodies, including our own solar system and the Earth. We are all made from the same cosmic material that has been recycled over billions of years since the beginning of the universe. This cosmic concept is both humbling and awe-inspiring, illustrating the profound interconnectedness binding us all together. Body Full Of Stars invites viewers to consider the profound mysteries of the universe and to explore the beauty and complexity of the cosmos through the eyes of a diverse group of makers.
Including paintings, sculptures, and drawings, this collection of work is a celebration of our shared origins and our interconnectedness as living beings on this planet. Each piece inspires awe and reverence for the universe and is a reminder that we are all made of stardust – connected, interdependent, and part of something much greater than ourselves.
Kimia Ferdowsi Kline
