Mapping: exhibit
Accrescence
Suzuki's exploration of Ancient Origin is represented by the Edwin Smith Papyrus, an Egyptian medical papyrus from 1600 BC, which included prognosis for the first time in recorded history. On this papyrus, rational science is not seen as being at odds with magic. On its verso, magic spells are recorded as legitimate medical treatments. Suzuki incorporated magic spells from the papyrus in her work titled “Accrescence,” which is on view in the Baldwin Art Commons in The Revers Center.
Suzuki said, "The pandemic made me go back to my old work with the magic spells from ancient medicine and look at them in a different way. In this iteration, magic spells (laser cut on vellum) are presented by layering old and found papers that have histories and meanings for me. Adding layers of histories to these magic spells, I wanted to say that our desire to want to believe in treatment is never lost then or now, whether magic spells for ancient people or prayers and hope for vaccines during the pandemic in the 21st century. To me, these pieces speak quietly as a prayer."
Installation view
Laser cut on vellum and found papers
Approx. 20" x 14" each
2016 - 2020