Rosa Leff’s cut paper street scenes, currently on view at High 5 Gallery in Northern Liberties, are as familiar in their portrayal iconic Philadelphia landmarks as they are dizzying in their intricacy. Hours of painstaking work result in immediately accessible objects. Here Rosa speaks with Artblog’s Imani Roach about finding her medium as an early childhood educator and drawing inspiration from global craft traditions. How can a paper plate become an emblem of contemporary adulting? Listen to find out. This conversation was recorded on November 3, 2018 at CultureWorks of Greater Philadelphia. The podcast is 25 minutes long.
Rosa Leff Half Truth is on view through November 30, 2018 at High 5 Gallery, 554 North Lawrence Street, Philadelphia PA 19123
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