Colorful Umbrellas Manifesting the Beauty of Community

Artist Stephanie Imbeau manifests in her statement:

…the work explores the idea of community, belonging, and the role that architecture plays in contextualizing life.  She is interested in how homes and the built environment affect the way  people live and interact with others.  Play and exploration also have  significant roles…feels that retaining a sense of  child-like wonder when looking at the world is important and an  effective antidote to the stresses and anxieties faced in life.  The use  of industrial or everyday materials is a recurring theme throughout… pointing at the importance, beauty and significance of daily  life.

Her works (especially the ones with umbrellas) clearly show us how individuals can come together (without losing their own unique colors) to form something greater and more beautiful. Imagine what we’d be capable of creating if we are unafraid to grab and mix the chances (whether it’s ideas, interests or people we get to meet) that come rolling down our ways. Surely the possibilities are endless!

To see more of her work, please click here

Sandy Son

Sandy Son

Originally from South Korea, Sandy immigrated to New Zealand with her family when she was thirteen years old. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from University of Auckland, NZ last May