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Frost Art Museum FIU presents “Place and Purpose: Art Transformation in Coconut Grove”
The first scholarly exhibition examining the history of arts and culture in Miami s oldest neighborhood opens at FIU
April 27, 2021 at 12:35pm
On May 29, 2021, Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum FIU will present “Place and Purpose: Art Transformation in Coconut Grove.” For decades, Coconut Grove has attracted artists, writers, and musicians. Through a select group of visual artists, the Frost will tell the story of the Grove’s rich history and how the spirit of this community has contributed to the Grove’s reputation as a wellspring of creativity.
Every year the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum features works by students graduating from the Master of Fine Arts program in the College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts at Florida International University.
This year, the museum is featuring the work of Dianna Grace and Elizaveta Kolesnikova. Grace is informed by immersive spaces and engages in innovative experimentation with materials. Kolesnikova s current work presents Peruvian cultures and traditions. This annual exhibition is a part of the Frost Art Museum s continuing support of FIU s art curriculum.
Experimentation has led me to my current “portals” concept. The energy within my work focuses on movement and space that represent gateways, entrances, or doorways. I am fascinated with the concept of traversing dimensions through openings and creating a moment for the viewer. My sculptural installations consume the viewer using light and shadow to create an engulfing environment.