Wendy Sittner
Resilience

Wendy Sittner , “an artist who does not fit into the mold ,” artist and social worker. Wendy will make a production residency at ‘ace, in which she will explore the environment of Buenos Aires at the time of the year when the trees and flowers have reborn and will capture visually its flora and fauna.

ARTIST STATEMENT

I am inspired by life lessons offered by the natural world, particularly regarding the cycle of decay (loss) and regrowth (healing). I examine whether people take from nature a message of hope or a sense of tragedy.  I often repurpose found objects, including organic materials, and incorporate them into my newly created works to convey the repetitive nature of the cycle of life.

My recent work focuses on insects and the protection provided by the exoskeleton as a metaphor for the resilience needed when people interact with their natural and social environment. This theme is derived from my clinical work as a social worker where I provide treatment to children facing challenges related to bullying.

Overall, my work exposes viewers to a spectrum, ranging from bright revelations to dark introspection.