Press Release Auburn: Art on Main Gallery Maggie Andersen Contact: Allison Hyde, Arts Program Supervisor 253-931-3043 arts@auburnwa.gov<mailto:arts@auburnwa.gov> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 12, 2023 ___________ The City of Auburn and the Auburn Arts Commission are pleased to present an art installation by Maggie Andersen at Auburn's Art on Main window-front gallery, on view April 12 - July 5, 2023. Artwork Statement and Biography: Clothing speaks a universal language that most people relate to. I am asking viewers to rethink the application of something so common. These life-sized wall sculptures suggest stories of exploration, survivorship and overcoming. I treat these 'garments' as paintings, employing balance, motion, and harmony. Other times, I explore the creative process as solving a puzzle; using 22-gauge wire, hand sewing the pieces into fitting harmony. By bending flat industrial metals with my female hand, I find irony in turning the once utilitarian and recycled materials into graceful, fluid motion. Transformation is a common human experience, I love to turn the ordinary into something unique. As a long time semi-retired art educator for public and private schools, it is a honor and privilege to facilitate for any one's imagination, including mine. Having been involved in the arts most of my life, I am always curious to explore various mediums and learn through connecting my heart, hands, and mind. As I create, I laugh a lot. I cannot take my art too seriously as I become a child myself. I am grateful, curious, and still exploring. For more information about the artist, please visit: Facebook - Maggie Andersen Imagines Instagram - Maggie Andersen7 U-tube - Maggie Andersen Imagines [cid:image003.jpg@01D96D28.CC026A10] Maggie Andersen, 2023. Mixed media installation. Art on Main Gallery, One Main Street, Auburn, WA 98001 The gallery is viewable from the street 24 hours a day 7 days a week ____________________________________________________________________________ This art installation is coordinated through the City of Auburn, Parks, Arts & Recreation Department and with the support of the Auburn Arts Commission. Questions? Contact Allison Hyde, Arts Program Supervisor or arts@auburnwa.gov<mailto:arts@auburnwa.gov>. Information on City of Auburn cultural arts program can be found at www.auburnwa.gov/arts<http://www.auburnwa.gov/arts> or call 253-931-3043. Allison Hyde | Arts Program Supervisor Pronouns (she/her/hers) City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation 253.804.5043, ahyde@auburnwa.gov<mailto:ahyde@auburnwa.gov> More ARTS Than You Imagined!<http://www.auburnwa.gov/arts> The information contained in this electronic communication is personal, privileged and/or confidential information intended only for the use of the individual(s) or entity(ies) to which it has been addressed. If you read this communication and are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication, other than delivery to the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by reply e-mail. Thank you.