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9/7/2002

Marc Lepson

M.Y. Art Prospects, New York

Breathe: a meditation on claustrophobia, confinement and comfort
July 10 July 20

Lepsons initial inspiration gained power and momentum in the political climate that has prevailed since September 2001 as many immigrants continue to be held in detention centers with no formal charges brought against them.

While living near the Brooklyn Navy Yard, I found myself often walking past a prison located nearby. The juxtaposition of my freedom of movement with the state of confinement that existed on the other side of those walls struck me in a powerful way and inspired this piece.

In his site-specific work, Lepson uses screen printed imagery, neon sculpture, and glass. This installation creates a space that is simultaneously comforting and disquieting. The viewer becomes an active participant, walking within the work and creating individual meanings both personal and political.

Lepson holds an MFA in Printmaking and English literature. His solo exhibitions include Boston, New York, and Chicago. He has held numerous group exhibitions in New York, San Francisco, Albany, Buffalo, Boston. His recent projects in New York include an ongoing group demonstration, Not in Our Name, an anti-war arts initiative.

(Reception, July 11, Thurs., 6-8pm)

Summer hours: Tue. - Sat. 12 - 6 pm

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M.Y. Art Prospects is pleased to present summer installation projects by two Brooklyn-based artists, Marc Lepson and Erika deVries a husband-and-wife team sharing and exchanging their artistic visions. The exhibitions begin with an installation by Marc Lepson. Two weeks later, we will present another installation by Erika deVries:

Erika deVries
A Little Bird Told Me
July 24 - August 3 (Reception, July 25, Thurs., 6-8pm)

For more information, please contact Miyako Yoshinaga 212-268 7132

M. Y. Art Prospects
135 West 29th Street, 10th Fl. (bet. 6th & 7th Ave.) New York, NY
tel. 212 268 7132 fax. 212 268 7147

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