January 9, 2012 – February 24, 2012
Gretjen Helene Cuba : In Form
Reception: January 11, 2012 6:30pm-8:30pm
Cuba : In Form
Gretjen Helene’s Cuba : In Form is a vibrant look at the incongruities of daily island life. The architectural reminders of colonialism, revolution and the long lasting effects of the U.S. trade embargo pepper the Socialist state.
“Consider a system with a two cent bus fare, a four cent phone call and an eight cent admission to a movie while an hour of internet costs six dollars.” – Justin Wright Hargesheimer
About the Artist: Gretjen received her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Photography at the Art Institute of Boston and began teaching there following graduation. She was the founding director and producer of the publication Taking In, an annual juried publication featuring the best work produced by students of The Art Institute. Previously, Gretjen worked at the Berkeley Beacon press as Head Photographer for Emerson College. Since 2008 Gretjen has been focusing solely on her art, showcasing her photography, installation and poetry in Alaska, New York and the Boston area.
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