january – february 2009
monday, january 12, through saturday, february 21
| matt sayre: metal works |
sayre takes a collage-like approach to his small metal sculptures, forging and welding layers of raw steel into abstract shapes. the resultant contours are reminiscent of topographical maps. in loka c.
whitewater | metal relief drawing | 2009
saturday, january 17, through saturday, february 28
| mimi saltzman: monoprints | saltzman’s fluid biomorphic shapes float over mysterious backgrounds; they make you feel like you’re drifting through a soft, watery trance-scape. “my work explores sensory memory,” says the printmaker, “[which is] unlike photographic memory. I want to slow time, like a dream. repetitive events like waves, tides, photosynthesis, or erosion inform the work.” in loka b. opening reception friday, january 23, 2 pm
monday, january 26, through saturday, march 7
| suzanne vandeboom: contemporary luminism |
vandeboom builds up exuberant layers of pigment to create earthy, glowing, golden abstractions. in spirit and tone her paintings hearken back to the great 19th-century american luminist tradition, but her rhythmic, organic imagery is wholly modern and entirely her own. “i seek to find the unknown signature bright mirror to memory in dreams of nature a dance, a verb composed solid as a heiroglyph imminent with change virility in shape opening space in all directions original identity a geologic thermal pressure shaping gems breaking out of all confines.” in loka a.
and continuing…
through saturday, january 24, 2009
| dave hardy: the “dimpled panel” series |
hovering mysteriously between painting and sculpture, dave hardy’s panels are constructed of steel, hammered, and tinted with rich, hand-burnished pigments. like a hammered copper bowl, the overall structure bows or dishes according to the depth of impression. a slight curvature projecting away from the wall is characteristic.
Dave, i love these dimple pieces. The curling makes me think of them coming thinly out of a toaster, a little butter and warm maple syrup dripping onto the floor. mmmm… I’ll take the blueberry. I imagine myself standing in the sunbolt of your beautiful cafe touching each dimple, smiling at you. Yes. Ron
Reminiscent of the impulsive 1977 “Hillcrest” style of hanging relief sculpture. Only….if I’m not mistaken….. didn’t some of those pieces have real butter and syrup dripping off them?
All kidding aside. The pieces are beautiful Dave. Nicely done! Think I need one to go with the Gayle originals.
Hillcrest style.. i recall an adjustable bicycle seat bookshelf, a legless coffee table wall hanging (with washable latex enamel bullseye), and a handmade inflatable 2-in-1 lounge chair (buy one get one free?).
I also recall a captivating ringless paper telephone with a convenient red beacon-incoming call alert.
Will trade you a dimpled panel for a paper telephone. -D
Ah yes. Recall… The topbunker style space free “hover” bed amazed, as did the delightful free standing allen wrench shaped lighted aquarium bar. And who could forget another in the “paper series”, the pin light miniature scoreboard clock. Ron
Dave, I like the juxtaposition of the manmade, symetrical design and media along with the natural earthtones of the color. Excellent work. Did I mention that you can harvest beautiful natural pigments for your dimpled panels in Provence? Incredible!
PS
Say hi to your brother Steve for me.
Wow!
Suzannes’s work is incredibly beautiful. And it’s also very conscious. What a treat. I didn’t think there was anyone left in this world who was conscious enough to paint like that.
Suzanne, Timeless energy and ethereal planes of reality have been mine to wander through at particular moments when I happen to become immersed in nature without anyone to answer to. So taking away the chronology then, I’ll say van Gogh may contain more than just a touch of Vandeboom since I have now simply jettisoned the restriction of time. See what you did to me?
G