Laurie Thomas
dal 4/9/2003 al 20/10/2003
Segnalato da
4/9/2003
Laurie Thomas
Priska C. Juschka Fine Art - Old location, New York
Thomas' forms are best described as recognizable; they are the memories of an object, not the object itself. The result is a distilled presentation of reality, a secret world slowly shown to the viewer.
Chandeliers
Opening reception: Friday, September 5th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Our environment often hides veiled layers of
meaning. Familiar objects and spaces can inspire
visionary imaginations. The work of an artist
sometimes creates a bridge between invisible
qualities and the real world. Referencing two of the
great chandeliers at Grand Central Station, Laurie
Thomas' new work seems to materialize this
perceptual experience through a series of oil
paintings and drawings thatfluctuate between
representation and abstraction.
Thomas' forms are best described as recognizable;
they are the memories of an object, not the object
itself. The result is a distilled presentation of
reality, a secret world slowly shown to the viewer.
This subtle tension in merging abstraction and
representation
conveys a distinctly modern sense of disquiet in her
work, while nevertheless employing supposedly
traditional pictorial strategies. The flatness of
her paintings and their appeased perspectives seem
to play with imagined spaces and leave viewers with
a desire for tracing forms.
Thomas' beautiful paintings generously reveal their
method of construction: each mark is visible and
clear, the weave of the canvas emerging smoothly, so
that everything that went into the making of the
paintings is laid bare, vulnerable. Her handling of
oil also explores the sensual fluidity of the
pigment itself, inviting viewers to analyze her
surfaces, encouraging them to approach her work in
almost tactile ways. Thomas has also explored other
supports and mediums, such as painted photographs,
moving between genres without limitations.
Laurie Thomas is a Canadian born artist who
currently lives and works in New York.
Priska C. Juschka Fine Art
97 North 9th Street, (Berry Street
& Wythe Ave.) Brooklyn, NY 11211
T: 718 782-4100 F: 718 782-4800