Elizabeth Bisbing: Near & Dear explores the domestic as both sanctuary and constraint—a space where identity is shaped through the architecture of memory. Created between a compact apartment in New York City (near) and a cottage on villa Il Palmerino in Florence, (dear). The work is informed by two vastly different environments. Near can refer to closeness in distance as well as feelings. Dear is something or someone that is treasured. Il Palmerino is a cultural residence where artists, writer, musicians, etc. can enjoy both the quiet and the company. It’s a place that nurtures creativity.
