Valerie Savarie “Imaginary Friends”
June 7th – July 6th, 2025
Opening Reception with the artist: Saturday, June 7th, 6-8pm
Haven Gallery is honored to present Colorado based artist, Valerie Savarie, for her second solo show, “Imaginary Friends” at Haven Gallery. “Imaginary Friends” is a whimsically enchanting collection of sculptures made from vintage books that tell the story of imaginary friends. Each book is thoughtfully selected to thematically and aesthetically embrace Savarie’s characters and support their unique narratives. “Imaginary Friends” focuses on our animal familiars and friends; imaginatively cultivated from our young and inventive minds, that still reside within our hearts today.
Artist Statement:
What are imaginary friends, where do they come from? Are they spirits caught in between lives? Are they a part of us that we have yet to accept? Maybe, they are simply a longing for companionship and connection that one cannot find in this physical world.
Many people consider animals their friends – even family members. It only seems fitting that some of our imaginary friends take the shape of animals as their love is unconditional. This series is based on memories from my childhood, when life was simple and carefree – a place I am seeking to get back to for an extended visit.
What are imaginary friends, where do they come from? Are they spirits caught in between lives? Are they a part of us that we have yet to accept? Maybe, they are simply a longing for companionship and connection that one cannot find in this physical world.
Many people consider animals their friends – even family members. It only seems fitting that some of our imaginary friends take the shape of animals as their love is unconditional. This series is based on memories from my childhood, when life was simple and carefree – a place I am seeking to get back to for an extended visit.
About Valerie Savarie
Valerie Savarie, known for her altered book sculptures, is a mixed media artist living in Denver Colorado. She uses vintage books as the centerpiece of her artistic creations, reinventing them into unique pieces through cutting, carving, stitching and character illustrations, while also retelling the stories inside. Her art is in private collections across the globe as well as in public collections in multiple libraries, hotels and universities.- in the US.
Valerie Savarie, known for her altered book sculptures, is a mixed media artist living in Denver Colorado. She uses vintage books as the centerpiece of her artistic creations, reinventing them into unique pieces through cutting, carving, stitching and character illustrations, while also retelling the stories inside. Her art is in private collections across the globe as well as in public collections in multiple libraries, hotels and universities.- in the US.
