Two exhibitions
dal 24/3/2005 al 23/4/2005
Segnalato da
24/3/2005
Two exhibitions
Aron Packer Gallery, Chicago
Peggy Macnamara shows a wide range of nests in the animal kingdom, from an ant's meandering tunnels to the simplicity of an eagle's nest constructed of twigs and branches. Karen Perl captures the quietude by painting scenes from familiar streets as abstractions of their former selves.
Peggy Macnamara and Karen Perl
Gallery One:
Peggy Macnamara
Nest
There's something captivating about peering into a bird's nest. It's as
though you alone are privileged with such a close encounter with nature.
Peggy Macnamara brings this intimate moment to life in her newest solo
exhibition at Aron Packer Gallery. This show encompasses a wide range of
nests in the animal kingdom--from an ant's meandering tunnels to the
simplicity of an eagle's nest constructed of twigs and branches. Within
these paintings Macnamara includes the story of the nest, which explains
how and why these animals construct their homes. The images become
biographical as narratives are paired with precise portraits of the builders
and their homes.
Without overwhelming the viewer with superfluous imagery, Macnamara's
vibrant coloration brings to life creatures that captivate her interest. On
many of these paintings, nests appear on the page with the animal that acts
as builder and resident. One example displays the root-like structure of an
ant colony as well as an ant that aided in its construction. These
creatures build complex tunnels not unlike that of a deconstructivist
architect; they mesh nature into an underground, instinctive abstraction.
Capturing scientific observation with artistic license, Macnamara's
paintings exude an elegance setting them apart from mere representation.
Gallery Two:
Karen Perl
Disappear
In the vastness of Chicago it seems impossible to find moments of solitude
and peace. However difficult the task, Perl captures this quietude by
painting scenes from familiar streets as abstractions of their former
selves. These paintings become "snapshots" as she extracts superfluous
details to focus the compositions. Devoid of human form and muted, this
dream-like imagery brings to mind a sense of wandering through an abandoned
city. These paintings serve as metaphors for Perl¹s disappearance into
herself and the peace she finds within. They indirectly remind us of our
encounters with subtle changes in the places we pass on a daily basis -- a
building torn down here, a new façade erected there. This work captures
ephemeral images of urban spaces before they completely disappear.
Reception: Friday, March 25, 6-9 PMKaren Perl
Aron Packer Gallery
118 N Peoria Chicago. IL 60607
Gallery Hours: Tuesday  Saturday 11:00AM 5:30PM