July
02, 2010 Transformers: Dave Delcambre's review of "Geometric Constructs"
Though often complex in appearances, the show starts from a basic premise- the exploration of abstract geometries- veering off into interesting territory pretty quickly. Of particular interest is how the artists handle the third dimension, something perhaps not readily apparent at first glance, but keep an eye out as it definitely works its way through the gallery. The artist reveal intriguing, often delicate, refined spacial complexities. It is palpably there, in fact electrifying the work on display. Gianna Commito‘s layerings portray a collage aesthetic and interestingly one of her works is titled Flag underscoring its symbolic content. Ashlynn Browning‘s paintings continue on where her recent show at Horace Williams in Chapel Hill left off, imparting painterly gusto to her explorations of that compelling line between abstraction and representation. Stephanie McMahon‘s works have a light airy feel and explore sculptural space in her shaped panels and paper pieces. They capture a certain transformation through process. In the same vein, Chris Nau utilizes a classic figure ground approach in his works on display but one which is tempered through active brushmarks and strong paint handling. At times he lets his underlying surfaces show through which dramatizes the dialogue between his pictorial space and Lebbeus Woods-like animated forms. The show benefits from the interaction between the four artists and the dialogue between the work crackles. You can think of it as early July 4th pyrotechnics.
