"Maria Britton transforms discarded bedsheets into artworks that dance between painting and sculpture, engaging themes of memory, dreams, accumulation, labor, gender, and value."
"The term 'second sleep' references a pattern of segmented sleep common before the Industrial Revolution, where wakefulness was often used for creativity or chores."
"Intertwining domestic materials with joyful abstraction, Britton invites a celebration of reinvention and free-thinking, prioritizing new methods and designs over tradition."
Maria Britton's exhibition 'Second Sleep' features artworks made from discarded bedsheets, blending painting and sculpture. The 'Draperies' are layered, pleated textile pieces that evoke reflection and imagination. The term 'second sleep' refers to a historical sleep pattern disrupted by modernity. Britton's work celebrates reinvention and creativity, showcasing over a decade of artistic development. The exhibition is supported by various arts organizations and is on display at the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art until July 25, 2026.
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