“In things to be seen at once, much variety makes confusion, another vice of beauty. In things that are not seen at once, and have no respect one to another, great variety is commendable, provided this variety transgress not the rules of optics and geometry.” -Christopher Wren
“What we observe as material bodies and forces are nothing but shapes and variations in the structure of space. “ -Erwin Schrodinger
In the art exhibition, GEO-STRUCTURE, seven artists; Ryan Browning, Mimi Frank, Magnolia Laurie, Bill Schmidt, Jessica van Brakle, Richard Vosseller, and Jowita Wyszomirska incorporate geometry and structure as primary elements in their visual vocabulary.
Using a variety of materials and techniques each artist achieves a sense of tension via repetition of these mathematical forms. In a culture where things are constantly in a state of flux, either being torn down or built up, it’s no wonder artists today are drawn to these architectural building blocks. By breaking down complex ideas into simple visual forms these artists are free to comment on their surroundings and daily experiences in a way that is easily accessible to all yet, still leaves room for deeper contemplation.
Geo-structure will be presented at Goucher College’s Silber Art Gallery in the Athenaeum from September 4th-October 7th, 2012.
This exhibit, which is free and open to the public, can be viewed Tuesday through Sunday from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. An artist’s reception will be held Friday, September 21st from 6 to 9 p.m, with an artist talk at 7pm in the Silber Art Gallery.
Please visit www.goucher.edu/silber or call 410-337-6477 for more information.
