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Drawing inspiration from John Berger\u2019s Ways of Seeing, which asserts that \u201cwe only see what we look at\u201d and that \u201cwe never look at just one thing; we are always looking at the relation between things and ourselves,\u201d Bridget Z. Sullivan delves into the intricate connections between the gaps in our perception and how we experience the world around us. Her work encourages viewers to consider the act of seeing not as a passive or isolated event but as an active, relational process. It invites contemplation on how seemingly small spaces, subtle details, and their interactions can hold profound significance and shape our understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this exploration, Sullivan underscores the natural world as a profound source of inspiration and connection. The natural environment is not only within our reach but also serves as a wellspring for creativity, physical health, and spiritual nourishment. It bridges the material and immaterial, fostering a deeper sense of belonging and interconnection. Through her work, she invites us to perceive the world around us as a dynamic interplay of relationships\u2014between ourselves, our surroundings, and the spaces in between\u2014emphasizing the importance of these connections in shaping our experiences and understanding of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lost and saved<\/strong>
archival pigment print, acrylic, ink, oil pastel and graphite on fine art paper
24 x 24 inches<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Speaking to me<\/strong>
archival pigment print, acrylic, ink, oil pastel and graphite on fine art paper
24 x 24 inches<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Whispered<\/strong>
archival pigment print, acrylic, ink, oil pastel and graphite on fine art paper
23 x 23 inches<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Interstice<\/strong>
archival pigment print, acrylic, ink, oil pastel and graphite on fine art paper
24 x 24 inches<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Ancestral<\/strong>
archival pigment print, acrylic, ink, oil pastel and graphite on fine art paper
12 x 12 inches<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Within our reach<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
FOR OUR SAKE<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
OBSTRUCTED<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
HOLDFAST<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
INTERNUM<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Viewshed<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
RANSOMED<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
NATURE | NURTURE<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
WATERSHED<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Drawing inspiration from John Berger\u2019s Ways of Seeing, which asserts that \u201cwe only see what we look at\u201d and that \u201cwe never look at just one thing; we are always looking at the relation between things and ourselves,\u201d Bridget Z. Sullivan delves into the intricate connections between the gaps in our perception and how we […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":259,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bzsullivan.com\/portfolio\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/537"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bzsullivan.com\/portfolio\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bzsullivan.com\/portfolio\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bzsullivan.com\/portfolio\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bzsullivan.com\/portfolio\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=537"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.bzsullivan.com\/portfolio\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/537\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":593,"href":"https:\/\/www.bzsullivan.com\/portfolio\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/537\/revisions\/593"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bzsullivan.com\/portfolio\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/259"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bzsullivan.com\/portfolio\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=537"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}