> SACRED VESSELS
> 2003
> SACRED VESSELS is comprised of forty nine
sparkling paintings on paper which depict imaginary
vessels containing potions or powders that offer the
promise of wisdom, inner calmness or a joyful and
prosperous life. This unique work explores the
relationship between art and antiquities. Exhibited
amongst the drawings will be objects from the
archaeological and historical collections of Rugby
and Northampton. Showing the objects and drawings,
not only demonstrates Sally's broad inspirations, but
the works together raise issues about how outlooks
change over time.
In Sally's conversation with Nikki Grange, from Rugby
Art Gallery and Museum, she explained where Sacred
Vessels began. "Like all creative projects, Sacred
Vessels is a synthesis of ideas over time. There has
always been a part of me that wanted to be an
archaeologist, probably the result of seeing
fantastic National Geographic Magazine picture when I
was a child." Sally went on to describe the positive
impact of Sacred Vessels, as a body of work that can
aid escapism and optimism. She said: "When my son was
little I made up a story about rain and a fantasy
world Arcus (Latin for rainbow), I'd been toying with
doing something with that story for a long time. When
my mother died I felt a strong need for religion and
then again after September 11."
"I adore reading the 1001 Arabian Nights and perhaps they played a part in influencing Sacred Vessels. I also have travelled extensively in Morocco. All these thoughts played a part in Sacred Vessels and I feel we need to have something to nurture and care for us when we are constantly bombarded with bad news."
Robert Clark, art critic, writes...
'Sheinman's work is an art of emotional archaeology. Her works tend to be intimate in scale but come in narrative multiples, like fragmented traceries of life stories. They contain images and objects of obscure sentimental significance. Her Sacred Vessels are a series of organic pods, pockets, packages, cases, accompanied by captions... Sheinman offers us little touching hints, glimpses. Her containers are talismans of emotional attachment...'
> See Sacred Vessels photos here.
"I adore reading the 1001 Arabian Nights and perhaps they played a part in influencing Sacred Vessels. I also have travelled extensively in Morocco. All these thoughts played a part in Sacred Vessels and I feel we need to have something to nurture and care for us when we are constantly bombarded with bad news."
Robert Clark, art critic, writes...
'Sheinman's work is an art of emotional archaeology. Her works tend to be intimate in scale but come in narrative multiples, like fragmented traceries of life stories. They contain images and objects of obscure sentimental significance. Her Sacred Vessels are a series of organic pods, pockets, packages, cases, accompanied by captions... Sheinman offers us little touching hints, glimpses. Her containers are talismans of emotional attachment...'
> See Sacred Vessels photos here.
