This work was viewed in Lowey's first solo show "Dark Side of Her Broom," which weaves a heart felt, tongue and cheek narrative to the artist's Mother. The show explored self, illusion, and abstraction to understand what can occur in a grieving state, when religion plays a sublime role for a parent's loss. "ASHRA" #1, #2, the title of these two works are complex illusions performed by illusionists. 2015
“ASHRA #1”
Eyeglass Curtain constructed of thousands of assorted lenses collected from across the USA.
Siegfried & Roy’s Lighting Design Plot for the World Tour printed on sepia paper which will fade over time.
Siegfried & Roy’s World Tour Lighting Section also printed on sepia paper.
“ASHRA #2 “ Suspended from the ceiling the bodice relaxes in mid-air while we observe the highlights of specific focal length lenses dancing on the wall. The shadow of the sculpture is mesmerizing and the halo floating under it is other worldly.
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Production
Plan view of Ashra #1 during construction. The various squares that are framing the sculpture of lenses indicate to the laser cutter how to frame it and square it up before pressing the on button.
