On view from October 5th through November 17th at Lydia Street Gallery: Heirlooms, New work from Sarah Hirneisen

Artist reception: Saturday October 5th from 6-9pm
Artist Talk: Thursday October 17th 6-9pm
Open during Austin Studio Tour (Nov 16-17, 12-6pm)
Gallery open Saturdays & Sundays from 12-6pm and by appointment

With Heirlooms, Hirneisen presents sculptural works inspired by historical hope chests or trousseaus, typically a collection of household items meant to set the eldest daughter up for married life. Rather than an offering for domestic life, she gifts treasure and wisdom to her offspring. Reimagining the tools needed to survive and thrive in the present, she upends expectations of society, hoping to reframe domestic bliss.