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This self-portrait series is an exaggerated, symbolic expression about the psychological and physical effects of living with Holt-Oram-Syndrome, a rare birth defect that I was born with. Affecting 1 in every 100,000 births, Holt-Oram-Syndrome is a genetic mutation that disturbs the development of the heart, hands, and upper limbs often resulting in malformations in bone and muscle development of the hands and upper extremities, as well as cardiac conduction abnormalities. It is an autosomal dominant hereditary condition, and my father and brother were also born with this syndrome. People with Holt-Oram-Syndrome will often display a limited range of motion in their shoulders, elbows and wrists, lack of opposable thumbs, extra or missing fingers, and in extreme cases some people affected by the condition are born without hands/arms or have major heart defects that require surgical intervention. In this painting series, I am striving to express the beauty of my unique form as well as its awkwardness. I have chosen to utilize wings and birds to symbolize the irony of feeling restricted yet free. The bird wings represent a sense of flight, freedom, rising above the challenges of physical limitations, and transforming weakness into strength. The metamorphosis of human hands into bird wings speak metaphorically to the physical and psychological attributes of living with Holt-Oram-Syndrome, as well as the stages of human embryonic evolution. The exploration of “self” within the conceptual content of these paintings is not to be misconstrued as narcissistic or vain. Although this is not my primary agenda, in some regards the examination of the “self-portrait” inherently reflects the current idiosyncratic social phenomenon of a “selfie” obsessed culture. These paintings are specific to “myself” but only in hope to transcend internal reflection by publicly sharing my story as a means to inspire others.
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2015
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Angie Rehnberg
United States
Angie Rehnberg (Poynter) Born 1985 Angie Rehnberg is a full time painter residing in her home city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. She spent her adolescent years in the beautiful mountain regions of Taos and Angel Fire and proceeded to live in Santa Fe for several years while pursuing her academic studies and professional art career. She graduated from the College of Santa Fe with her Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2007 and studied a broad range of disciplines including: studio arts, art history, creative writing, psychology, philosophy, and mythology. Her paintings have been included in a wide array of exhibitions since the age of fifteen and her work has been featured in numerous publications. Professionally she has also worked at galleries in Taos, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque as a director and exhibition specialist for both local and national art fairs including shows such as SOFA Chicago, Art San Diego, and Palm Springs Modernism. She has also collaboratively curated many successful art exhibitions as one of the founders of the Pop-Up Collective, a local Albuquerque group focused on creating exceptional one-night-only art events. Effecting 1 in every 100,000 births, she was born with a genetic mutation called Holt-Oram-Syndrome which disrupted the development of her heart, hands, and upper limbs. Having been born with a rare birth defect that caused a hole in her heart and impacted the muscle and bone structure of her hands/arms, she feels that this “difference” is one of the primary reasons she gravitated towards a creative path. At a young age her parents encouraged drawing and illustration as a means to improve dexterity. By learning to cope and utilize art to help overcome physical difficulties early on, she realizes her circumstance is a gift rather than a limitation and feels this aspect of her life helped lead her to the practice of art. She has traveled extensively around the world having visited 27 different countries by the age of 32. As a globetrotter and versatile multi-disciplinary artist, her work is often stimulated by her personal and emotional experiences with people, places, and nature. For the same reasons she likes to travel, she constantly explores new content and imagery. She often works on an extensive series, then moves on to a new idea when her inspiration shifts.
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