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What’s The Big Deal With Adriana McNeely?
Posted by UPFRONT in Art Exhibits, Featured, The Big Deal
| Harbourfront Centre Jewellery studio resident Adriana McNeely celebrates everyday achievements with her series of crowns, which are currently on display as part of the 2010 Winter Exhibitions. We recently sat down with Adriana and asked her, “What’s the Big Deal“?
Here’s what she had to say! |
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HFC- What was your inspiration for this series of work?
A – I was inspired to make this work after realizing that there’s not enough celebrations in our lives. We make big celebrations and parties for things like birthdays, holidays, graduations, but these are not an everyday occurrence. Everyday we wake up and perform a series of tasks, big or small. Some of us go to our jobs, make our art, choose outfits and accessories to present ourselves to the world in, see our friends, go out for coffee etc. I thought it would be nice to create a series of work that focuses on congratulating and making a big deal of usually overlooked activities. The Everyday Pageant Crowns are awarded for these little everyday things. There’s a crown for beating a nintendo game, going for a coffee, owning a modest home, caring about fashion, taking the subway, and going to an office job. It’s important to take some time everyday and remember that no matter how insignificant you think the activity you are doing, or the task you are completing is, right now is currently your life, and it’s important to celebrate and feel special. |
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