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440 Gallery is pleased to present The Great Mystery, new work by Ellen Chuse. For this exhibition, Chuse made acrylic paintings on paper that explore totemic female figures, particularly Venus and Athena. These generously sized, unframed, bold compositions resonate with female energies of fertility, abundance, and strength.

Chuse says, "In our current moment, woman are feeling their power in all areas of life. While there is great turmoil, change is in the air. For this reason, it seems the perfect time to delve into the mystery of ancient symbols of womanhood - totems that reflect our …