Nexus, Echoes, and Connections - Stefano Caimi, Rachel Frank, Gayoung Jun, Kirstin Lamb
Opening: May 17, 6-8 PM
Exhibition: May 17 - June 29, 2024
In a world where connections weave the fabric of existence, where echoes reverberate through time and space, and where the nexus of humanity and nature intertwines, four distinct artists come together to explore these themes in a groundbreaking exhibition titled "Nexus, Echoes, and Connections." Stefano Caimi, Rachel Frank, Gayoung Jun, and Kirstin Lamb present their thought-provoking works that delve into the intricate relationships between humanity and the environment.
Stefano Caimi’s (b. 1991, Italian) artistry delves deep into the natural landscape, unraveling the complex web of ecological relationships and processes that sustain it. Through a custom made software, an algorithm processes the photogrammetric scan of plants and flowers, and a three-dimensional visualization of the scanned data is generated. The intent is to transcend the photographic image through superimpositions and transparencies of millions of data points that allow us to perceive three-dimensionality from a single vantage point. Photography is the generating and terminal element of the work, in a cyclical process of co-participation of man and machine. His artworks serve as fragments of an era where the human-environment relationship takes center stage, inviting viewers to contemplate the fundamental role of natural processes within our ecosystem.
Rachel Frank’s (b. 1980, American) practice transcends traditional boundaries, blending ceramics, fabric, glass, bronze and zip ties to explore humanity's evolving relationship with our damaged environment. Her brand new ceramics works are an intricate play made of static and dynamic elements, some of them bronze or glass casts held together by hand sewn fabric strings and neon zip ties. By delving into the liminality of nature – the threshold between air and land, ocean and shoreline – Frank advocates for the radical restoration of species and landscapes, emphasizing both the resiliency and fragility of ecosystems.
Gayoung Jun's (b. 1978, Korean) artistry is rooted in the exploration of order within the world, seeking to visually translate the inherent order found in objects. Her recent work delves into the concept of time within dreams, unraveling the multi-layered and multifaceted structure of dreamscapes. Through her meticulous process of disassembling and reassembling these structures, Jun creates artworks that encapsulate the fluidity and unpredictability of time and space.
Kirstin Lamb's (b. 1979, American) paintings bridge the gap between the digital and the natural world, as she translates digital patterns sourced from photographs onto Duralar (a wet media acetate). Her paintings blur the lines between Photorealism, digital pixelation, and abstract expressionism, capturing the essence of the natural world in its current state. Through her devotion to color and detail, Lamb creates artworks that serve as homage to the complexity and slow growth of the forest, inviting viewers to contemplate their connection to the environment.
"Nexus, Echoes, and Connections" promises to challenge perceptions, evoke emotions, and spark conversations about the symbiotic relationship between humanity and the environment. Through the diverse perspectives and artistic expressions of Stefano Caimi, Rachel Frank, Gayoung Jun, and Kirstin Lamb, this exhibition invites audiences to contemplate the interconnectedness of all living beings and the ecosystems they inhabit.
Join us for the opening reception on May 17, 2024 from 6 to 8 PM at SARAHCROWN Gallery. The exhibition will be on view until June 29, 2024. Cultural programming around the exhibition will be announced soon.
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