MariBeth Baloga

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Paper Collage 13.25" x 10.25" NFS

This sunken garden is a safe haven for both plants and humans. It shelters the plants from heat and drought. Descending into the garden, one can almost feel the coolness. It is also a resting place where one can seek shelter from everyday life and replenish a weary soul.

Untitled MariBeth Baloga

Paper Collage 13.25" x 10.25" NFS

The outside façade of this building is rigid, with sharp angles and hard surfaces. It is cold and impersonal and doesn’t invite one in. It is also a protective shell that conceals and guards an interior that is soft, mystical, personal and vulnerable.