James L. Rappa ~ Artist Statement

As an artist, I believe now more than ever it is necessary to think about the world and our place in it. We must continue evolving, moving toward a greater understanding of how interconnected and interdependent life is on this small planet.

As a civilization, we stand at the crossroads. I hope my work positively influences the direction we collectively choose to take.

In my recent three-dimensional work, I explore the timeless iconography of the wing. Flight symbolizes freedom from the physical restrictions of the earthbound world and has long been thought of as a metaphor for mystical experience, bridging the gap between heaven and earth.

In several of my works, contemporary altars pay homage to the evolution of thought and personal growth.

My compositions are a call to rise above the limited perspectives of the past and move in a new and positive direction toward the future.

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