'Constructive Geometry'
An Exhibition of work by Steven Alexander, Marco Casentini, Teo Gonzalez, Robert Huot, Erin Parish, Louise P. Sloane, and Heidi Spector.
February 6 – March 6, 2024
Geometric abstract art emerged in the early 20th century as a response to the increasing realism of photography and film. Artists sought to move away from realistic depictions and instead focused on expressing their inner thoughts and emotions through abstract means.
Geometric abstract artists like Malevich, Wassily Kandinsky, Piet Mondrian, and others embraced geometric forms and primary colors to create works that eliminated elements like perspective and physical reality. They aimed to present viewers with a different perspective on the world, focusing on the medium of painting itself rather than depicting specific subjects.
Movements like Cubism and Futurism also influenced geometric abstraction, with artists such as Picasso, Braque, and Mondrian exploring simplified and geometric representations of reality. The investigation of geometric abstraction continued well into the post-war era by artists such as Josef Albers, Sol LeWitt, and Victor Vasarely, further developing the style.
The work featured in this exhibition examines how precision meets simplicity, and form intertwines with space. These works invite contemplation and introspection. While all of them share an interest in color, form, texture, and shape, they employ very different approaches to accomplish their goals. The exhibition offers a captivating exploration of constructive geometry as a contemporary expression of minimalism's enduring legacy.