Thursday, February 16 - Sunday, March 19
Step into the
mind of the artist in two new Kehler Liddell Gallery shows: Monoliths
and Magic by Edith Borax-Morrison, and Studio Still
Lifes by Frank Bruckmann. Together, the works of
Borax-Morrison and Bruckmann bear witness to the daily workings of an artist:
the mindset, the mechanics and the necessary materials to make art. Both shows are on view at the Westville gallery
from Thursday, February 16 through Sunday, March
19, with an Opening Reception planned for Saturday, March 11 from 3pm - 6pm.
The
intricate interwoven lines, circles and marks in Borax-Morrison’s abstract
drawings speak to the very nature of the artist: consistent, compulsive, with
meticulous attention to detail. On display in Monoliths and Magic are a series of small pen and ink drawings
from the artist's sketchbook, revealing how her “mind fibers” or “penweave” drawings take shape. From
sketchbook to larger formats, the show also includes a group of drawings from “Mollie’s Magic” and a series of
monoliths.
“My
work is influenced by surreal, mystical, and psychological elements from the
past,” explains Borax-Morrison. “I am also fascinated with weaving, hair, fairy
tales, myths, and primitive societies. All of which appear in my work.”
For Studio Still
Lifes, Bruckmann has composed a collection of oil paintings
depicting the life in his studio. Increasing the mission of the materials that
are foundations to every piece of his artwork—crimped oil paint tubes, bottles
of viscous medium, ancient canvas pliers—they are abruptly shifted to the
forefront as the very subject, keenly observed and elevated into objects of
art, no longer worthy only to the artist.
Bruckmann’s brushstrokes,
use of color, form and texture are his mechanisms to paint the tools of the art
studio, creating a lusher and nearly kinetic subject. Though referred to as a
“still life,” visits will find that they are more about “life” than “still.”
For more information about the
artists and these two shows, visit www.kehlerliddell.com, call 203.389.9555, or follow
the Gallery's Facebook page. Kehler Liddell Gallery is located at 873 Whalley
Avenue in New Haven, Connecticut. Gallery hours are Thursday through Friday
from 11:00am - 4:00pm: Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am - 4:00pm. It is free
and open to the public.
IMAGES: Monolith #3, 14"x17", pen and ink, by Edith Borax-Morrison; Studio Apples, 24 x 36” detail, oil on canvas,
Frank Bruckmann
