Three decades ago, artist Elizabeth Keithline pioneered a unique sculpture technique, weaving wire around large objects and burning them out. She noticed that this method sparked a ghoulish interest among observers (people really loved the large fires), highlighting a rarely explored aspect of human nature — a fascination with destruction. While society often suppresses such impulses, Keithline believes that acknowledging and understanding our destructive tendencies is essential. Through Breaking Broken, she endeavors to confront the multifaceted nature of destruction.

Notably, Keithline employs found paint and wood, embracing imperfection and repurposing discarded materials. The pieces she will exhibit in Breaking Broken have all undergone some aspect of destruction under her hand.

In concert with her solo exhibition, Keithline will jury You’re Breaking Up, a national call for entries that focus on the topic of destruction. The exhibition will be shown at The Sketchbook Gallery, 9 Jane Street, Saugerties, NY from Sep 7 — Sep 28, 2024, with an opening reception Sep 7 from 4-7 pm.

The call for You’re Breaking Up will run from May 10 — June 1, 2024. To apply, use our online Jotform.

Jane Street Art Center, 11 Jane Street, Saugerties, NY, is a multifaceted environment that supports diverse artistic expression and exploration, featuring installation, art and performance.

The Center fosters new works and works-in-progress by established artists and exceptional emerging artists who create multidisciplinary art. The gallery is dedicated to solo and collaborative works, spanning both galleries, creating an immersive experience for the audience. Gallery North is dedicated to installation and performance including film, spoken word, dance etc. Gallery South is dedicated to 2D and 3D works. Jane Street Art Center also offers art:incubated residencies, classes, lectures, performances and events.

The mission of The Sketchbook Gallery, 9 Jane Street, Saugerties, NY, is to provide a platform for emerging and established artists to highlight drawing. It seeks to inspire creativity, promote artistic expression and cultivate appreciation for the art of sketching and the stories that unfold within the pages of a sketchbook.