Two exhibitions
dal 14/7/2005 al 20/8/2005
Segnalato da
14/7/2005
Two exhibitions
Aron Packer Gallery, Chicago
Betsy Stirratt: Lush Life. New Paintings. The artist often utilizes stencils, in the foreground, organic shapes appear, drawn from real and imagined images. Satre Stuelke: Household Appliances by SatResearch. The artist has created/discovered a labyrinth of Pleasant Efficacy, accessible through a rabbit-hole of hi-gloss, kandy-kolor, complex curves.
Gallery One:
Betsy Stirratt
Lush Life. New Paintings
When experiencing Betsy Stirratt's latest work, one might feel as if they
are peering into a microscope and telescope simultaneously. When looking
closely, the forms appear as simple abstract shapes and patterns. By using
an anchoring image, such as a blossom, a plant, or a cloud form, Stirratt
alludes to the interaction between nature and science. Using techniques such
as glazing, stenciling, and stippling, Stirratt draws attention to how a
painting comes into being.
With Stirratt's art, process is an important factor in each painting. The
artist often utilizes stencils, which result in the familiar patterns we see
in the work; in the foreground, organic shapes appear, drawn from real and
imagined images. Each painting is transformed through several stages to
create space and an environment extending beyond the frame into infinity.
One notes by the presence of many layers in the work, conception is not
static but full of movement and spontaneity. Surface awareness and deep
space occur in all of the works, with the use of reflective glazes and matte
paint.
Gallery Two:
Satre Stuelke
Household Appliances by SATResearch
Satre Stuelke has created/discovered a labyrinth of Pleasant Efficacy,
accessible through a rabbit-hole of hi-gloss, kandy-kolor, complex curves.
The mysteries (that go here by the name "function") connect in ways we do
not fully understand: a sub-surface Talmud of longing, hygiene and upward
mobility presided over by the vanished Cheshire-smile of Bob Dobbs and
bespoken in deep electronic tones.
Plainly speaking, Stuelke invents fictional household appliances. They all
are meant to improve one's outlook on life in general, or on one's self.
First, he uses a 3D computer-aided design program simulating rich, lush
paints and highly-polished metals. He then prints out their portraits on
canvas, varnishes them, and frames them in very gaudy gold frames. Finally,
he builds them out of fiberglass and resin, paints them with many coats of
automotive paint, fits them with highly polished metal parts, and installs
interactive electronics of his own design.
Artists' Reception: Friday, July 15, 6-9 PM
Aron Packer Gallery
118 N. Peoria - Chicago
Gallery Hours: Tuesday Saturday 11:00AM Â 5:30PM