People’s Choice Award from the Wailoa Art Center in Hilo, Hawaii
People’s Choice award from the Wailoa Art Center in Hilo, Hawaii
I was so pleased and honored to receive the People’s Choice award for my artwork. Thanks to friends and fans who voted for my mixed media sculpture I entered into the surrealist show.
From Wailoa Art Center:
Hoʻomaikaʻi e Abbie Rabinowitz!
Her piece, “Board Members”, featured here, won the People’s Choice for the Hawai’i Surrealist Exhibit!
Her piece, “Board Members”, featured here, won the People’s Choice for the Hawai’i Surrealist Exhibit!
Rabinowitz shares this about her captivating piece, “As a painter, I often hold onto ruined brushes—those too stiff or frayed to be used for painting—believing they might still serve a purpose one day. Although I don’t typically identify as a surrealist, the theme of this show prompted me to revisit these discarded tools and explore new ways to give them life. Initially, I considered painting small portraits on them, but this idea quickly evolved. I began sculpting miniature clay faces onto the brushes, transforming each into a unique character. Now, they stand together, gazing out at the viewer in their afterlife, carrying memories of the strokes and paintings they once contributed to, yet now animated with a spirit and attitude of their own.”