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STATEMENT OF WORK
Marianna Peragallo’s anthropomorphic resin and clay sculptures re-contextualize everyday domestic objects. By humorously misbehaving and resigning from their assigned roles, the objects she recreates subvert the expectations imposed on them. Items like garbage bags, plastic shopping bags, and cleaning supplies are repurposed as vessels that nurture and sustain the
growth of houseplants.
The works embody the convergence of love, labor, endurance, and support – fundamental components of how we relate to one another that are often neglected or undervalued. Love is rooted in resilience, requiring strength and mutual support to thrive. Like the plants that grow within Marianna’s sculptures, love must be carefully cultivated and nurtured to flourish. It is a radical act that challenges the norms of a world that too often values individual gain over care. The sculptures queer the boundaries between real and surreal, reflecting the experience of otherness. As playful imitations of everyday objects, the sculptures resist easy categorization. Each sculpture, expressing a simple gesture, speaks to the potential for acceptance, care, and
love for even the most peripheral things.