"D'Ambrosio considers the familiar area's contradictions, its "colorful, playful atmosphere and its not-so-picturesque beach mixed with poverty, strangeness, uncleanliness, and tragedy.""
"In Berlin, you can't cross on a red light without being scolded by a stranger, but you can swim naked in a public lake, drink in the streets, or spend 24 hours in a nightclub."
"The paintings of Brooklyn, Berlin are almost entirely rendered in arc-like gestures."
"D'Ambrosio encountered a parallel kind of freedom, enabled by collective respect for rules and directness."
Sarah D'Ambrosio's exhibition, Brooklyn, Berlin, reflects on her experiences in Coney Island and Berlin's bathhouses. In Brooklyn, D'Ambrosio notes the unique social agreements surrounding nudity, emphasizing a mixture of playfulness and poverty. Her works like The Wave Game and The Liar capture this dichotomy. In contrast, Berlin offers freedoms associated with public nudity and drinking, creating a sense of safety and belonging. D'Ambrosio's paintings showcase these themes with arc-like gestures and references to renowned artists, bridging the cultural landscapes of the two cities.
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