"In Between Two Tall Mountains" and "Breathing In and Out"
Buffalo Arts Studio is pleased to present "In Between Two Tall Mountains" by Gabrielle Hall and "Breathing In and Out" by Brianna Bernas, concurrent exhibitions by two senior fiber art majors from Buffalo State University that explore concepts of emotional resilience, adaptability, and making material the immaterial.
The exhibitions will be on view from April 24 through May 30, 2026. An artist reception will be held on Saturday, May 9, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. Both artists will speak briefly about their work starting at 12:00 pm.
Gabrielle Hall’s "In Between Two Tall Mountains" is a collection of work inspired by nature, isolation, insignificance, and the complex network of emotions that come along with facing the unknown. Finding comfort in the fact that the world is not within human control, these soft sculptures, weavings, and collages are an exploration of how fiber can be utilized in ways beyond two-dimensional visuals, bridging the gap between art and the space it inhabits. Each piece invites the viewer to interact with movement, sound, and shadow to observe a world that was not made for us.
Brianna Bernas’ "Breathing In and Out" deals with the mental and emotional exhaustion that comes from high anxiety, perfectionism, and living in perpetual fear due to past negative experiences. This series of woven and felted pieces looks to the body and nature for symbols of adaptability and strength to challenge notions of emotional resilience and what it means to be “soft” in the face of hardship. Bernas finds the beauty in both the good and bad in life: from strain to regrowth to the tiny moments of light that peer through the darkness.
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