Bits and Pieces Make a Whole
Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce
21 W Mountain St #300, Fayetteville
June 13 - August 29, 2022
We inherit many things from those we grow up amongst–from physical looks to meaningful objects passed down from generation to generation. But beyond these tangible inheritances are more intangible ones. During our formative years we also absorb certain traits, beliefs, or narratives from those around us. However, these things do not determine who we become. What we do with these inheritances remains in our hands. Bits and Pieces Make a Whole is a bold exploration of the act of repurposing our past and reimagining our future.
In these pieces you can see the influence of Rebecca LaTourette’s creative childhood, where she made toys from unwanted bits and bobs around her. While each piece has a distinct message and character, they all showcase the spirit of ingenuity that enables their creation. The artworks use materials that she inherited from those who played a meaningful role in her character development and then place them in a new context and imaginative landscape. Through this exhibition we invite the viewer to do the same. What from your past do you carry with you? And what will you make with it now?
Rebecca LaTourette
Betty Fox, Betty Fox
Rebecca LaTourette
Over the edge
Rebecca LaTourette
Resurrected
Rebecca LaTourette
Chicago Grandmother
Rebecca LaTourette
The angel of death shows no mercy
Rebecca LaTourette
We are all flesh and blood
Rebecca LaTourette
Playtime
Rebecca LaTourette
Drifting in a sea of dreams
Rebecca LaTourette
Ladylike
Rebecca LaTourette
Perpetuating shame
Rebecca LaTourette
The house that Jack built
Rebecca LaTourette
Beam me up Collage
Rebecca LaTourette
Grandpa Jack's farm