KATRINE HILDEBRANDT, Eternal Loop II, 2023, hand burnt lines, hand dyed fabric, reed and wire on dyed paper. Site-specific commission in collaboration with BK Art Projects.
Reception
Site-Specific Commission
Katrine Hildebrandt brings her unique perspective to the project with artwork inspired by sacred geometry and the exploration of space and time. Utilizing distinctive techniques, such as burning paper, she crafts layered, geometric patterns that invite viewers to consider the balance between chaos and order, and the fleeting nature of existence. Hildebrandt’s work serves as a visual anchor for the space while inviting a deeper appreciation for our interconnectedness through the lens of her meticulous patterns and meditative approach.
MATTHEW MURPHY, Rabbie, 2018, oil on canvas installation.
CASSANDRA C. JONES, Dandelion, 2019, archival inkjet on alpha-cellulose paper. Acquired through Abigail Ogilvy Gallery.
Secondary Spaces + Library
Works on Paper
Cassandra C. Jones’ Dandelion is a digital collage that encapsulates our technology-driven, image-obsessed society, offering a space for growth and exploration. Through a meticulous assembly of photographs, Jones weaves together sociopolitical narratives with elements of pop culture, presenting a layered exploration of American life that blends the whimsical with the profound and the beautiful, highlighting the complexity of our contemporary existence.
Pelle Casse’s photographic series is a testament to the art of capturing time and movement within a single frame. Employing a meticulous technique, Casse sets his camera on a tripod, shooting up to a thousand pictures over a span of one to two hours from an unchanging vantage point. He then intricately compiles selected figures into a final image, creating a unique still time-lapse effect. Despite the high level of editing, Casse’s process involves no alteration of the content itself; he does not change a single pixel but instead chooses what to include and exclude. The finished works are complex compositions and layered portrayal of a moment in time.
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PELLE CASS, Esplanade from Wall, 2013, Second Esplanade, 2013, Esplanade Cyclists, 2013, inkjet print on heavy matte rag paper. Acquired through Abigail Ogilvy Gallery. -
PELLE CASS, Esplanade from Wall, 2013, Second Esplanade, 2013, Esplanade Cyclists, 2013, inkjet print on heavy matte rag paper. Acquired through Abigail Ogilvy Gallery. -
PELLE CASS, Esplanade from Wall, 2013, Second Esplanade, 2013, Esplanade Cyclists, 2013, inkjet print on heavy matte rag paper. Acquired through Abigail Ogilvy Gallery.
WOODY DE OTHELLO, Steppin Through The Nights, 2021, color aquatint and softground etching. Acquired through Paulson Fontaine Press.
Woody De Othello’s works on paper extend his exploration of animating the inanimate. Focusing on common domestic items, these pieces showcase Othello’s skill in giving life to everyday objects, now transformed into engaging subjects on paper. Drawing from the African “Nkisi” belief of spirits inhabiting material objects, he infuses each piece with a unique spirit and personality. The objects, portrayed with a sense of humor and whimsy, appear to move and emote across the paper, stretched or slumped as though reacting to unseen forces. These works underscore Othello’s talent for blending traditional themes with contemporary artistry, turning static household items into captivating narratives of movement and emotion.
Karmimadeebora McMillan’s series of works on paper unfolds as a vibrant tapestry of color stories, echoing the intricate patterns and warmth of Southern quilts. Drawing from her childhood in the South, McMillan crafts these pieces into a cohesive narrative that, when displayed together, mirrors the communal and storytelling nature of quilt-making.
KARMIMADEEBORA MCMILLAN, From the series Quilted Color Study, 2021, acrylic on paper.
LEIGH SUGGS, The Better Half, 2023, handcut, acrylic on Yupo paper.
Created through a precise and distinctive process of drawing, tracing, taping and painting, hand-cutting, perpetual addition and subtraction, Leigh Suggs’ work is simultaneously tactile and conceptual, methodical and instinctual. Through the manipulation of shadows, color and reflections, the intricate cut and seemingly woven patterns bring the painted surface to life.
MEG ARSENOVIC, From the series Chesapeake Impact Crater, 2019-2022, acrylic on US road map.
Artist Meg Arsenovic draws on a dramatic event from the earth’s distant past to explore the history of the Tidewater Region in her series Chesapeake Bay Impact Crater.
“It happened 35 million years ago. A meteor the size of Manhattan sailed west over the Atlantic Ocean, crashing directly into what is now the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. The impact, considered one of the most significant in the history of the planet, cracked open the earth’s crust, tearing fault lines from Richmond to the continental shelf. A massive wall of water shot 30 miles high, sending waves past the Blue Ridge Mountains. The collision devastated the entire east coast, engulfing shores from Georgia to New England, sending a tidal wave careening back across the Atlantic ocean, flooding the western coastlines of Europe and Africa. The remaining crater, as deep as the Grand Canyon, now lies buried at the southern gateway to the Chesapeake Bay.
This “impact event” has become the central metaphor in a series reexamining the history of my home, the Tidewater Region. Sifting through memories of elementary school lessons and Disney versions that shaped my early views, this series illustrates the Chesapeake Bay’s true significance and long range impact on the American story.”
RURI YI, From the series Eq, 2023, acrylic on canvas. Site-specific commission in collaboration with HEMPHILL Artworks.
NATALIE CHEUNG, Intersections of Light #060, 2022, color pinhole photograph. Acquired though Morton Fine Art.
Natalie Cheung’s art emerges from the interplay of light, gesture, and the natural world, creating pieces that range from calm to intensely dynamic. Utilizing alternative photographic processes, she captures direct experiences onto photosensitive paper without a camera. Her work, an exploration of abstraction and the essence of photography, reflects a deep engagement with the medium’s history and its evolving relationship with reality.
SYLVIO LYNCH, Red 1-3, 2023, colored pencil on paper. Acquired though Reynolds Gallery.
LORI KATZ, From the series Cube Cascades, 2023, ceramic. Site-specific commission.