Works of Sharon Kopriva
MAY 5 - JULY 31, 2015
Sharon Kopriva’s recent sculptures and paintings draw upon
the imagery of the Peruvian Hairless dog, an ancient breed
that was developed in Peru at least 4,000 years ago.
Revered by the Moca and the Inca, and believed to have
healing powers, Kopriva uses their sinewy figures as a
surrogate for the human form. In her paintings and prints,
she choreographs their figures into a fantastical dance,
swirling through vaulted cathedrals. Through Kopriva’s
passion for the Peruvian Hairless, which she has been
raising in recent years, and interest in religious architecture
from France, Venice, and most recently Intanbul, these works
intertwine Pagan and Christian visions of holy space while
bringing together her reexaminations of Roman Catholic faith
and her own spiritualism.