Author Archives: Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Taryn Simon Marries Architecture to Sound in “An Occupation of Loss”

The artist uses concrete towers and professional mourners to create a community grieving space

Conceptual visual art can be a beautiful medium, especially when the artist uses elements of architecture in the design. However, Taryn Simon’s work “An Occupation of Loss” is so much more than just a lovely structure to behold. Simon uses … Continue reading

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Art Project “Famous Deaths” Uses Aroma to Capture a Celebrity’s Final Moments

The Sense of Smell project seeks to humanize important moments in history

For many of us, our experience with celebrities is limited to sight and sound. We see images of President John F. Kennedy standing at the podium and we hear Whitney Houston’s voice serenading us through the car radio. But smell … Continue reading

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Evgenia Medvedeva Confronts Grief and Loss in Her “Clinical Death” Figure Skating Routine

The Russian skater uses choreography and music to express complex emotions

Olympic figure skater Evgenia Medvedeva is no stranger to controversy. In the world of competitive figure skating, many performers choose crowd-pleasing routines that are beautiful, delicate and lighthearted in mood. But Medvedeva often takes a slightly different approach to her … Continue reading

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Exploring Themes of Life and Death in Hasegawa Tōhaku’s Landscapes

The Japanese artist uses simple designs to express complex ideas

Known as one of the greatest painters in Japanese history, Hasegawa Tōhaku has influenced countless artists over the centuries. He is famous for his simple, almost reserved painting style; Hasegawa Tōhaku’s landscapes are all deeply serene and minimalist in nature. … Continue reading

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How Do Emergency Medical Situations Impact Cryopreservation?

An interview with paramedic and educator Dennis Kowalski, Part Two

Today SevenPonds speaks with Dennis Kowalski, a nationally registered EMT-Paramedic for the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In the field, Dennis frequently encounters emergency life-or-death situations, and has years of experience attending to those in crisis. In addition to his work as a … Continue reading

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How Can We Better Prepare for Emergency Medical Situations?

An interview with paramedic and educator Dennis Kowalski, Part One

Today SevenPonds speaks with Dennis Kowalski, a nationally registered EMT-Paramedic for the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In the field, Dennis frequently encounters emergency medical situations, and has years of experience attending to those in crisis. In addition to his work as … Continue reading

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