‘Life Lines’ , is an exhibition showcasing the work of Kathy Miller
and Judith Christensen. The show, which takes place within the light and airy
space of Rose Art Gallery on the campus of Francis Parker School leaves its
mark in several ways. Familiar found
objects draw us into the vocabulary and simplicity of these well crafted works.
Miller’s use of recognizable objects of a mannequin, bedsprings, ceramic hands,
bits of horse hair, hand spun text, metal, wire and fabric are transformed into
a visual poetry that is both elegant and intimate. Christensen uses language together with found
and self-created books, dictionaries and texts to create house structures, paper
doll dresses and other sculptural pieces that illicit personal memories in the
mind of viewers and engage us in a dialog with ourselves about its meaning.
Miller and Christensen’s works have an affinity to the assemblage and sculpture
works of mid-twentieth century artists
Joseph Cornell and Louise Nevelson whose simple materials of wood, plastic and
metal created an extended linage into the hands of contemporary artists.
This exhibition runs through
January 17th, however the Rose Gallery is closed from December 21 – January 5th. Hours are 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday through
Friday.
6501 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego, CA 92111
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| Poetic Vessel 10 5/8" x 7" x 7" mixed media, hand spun text, encaustic Kathy Miller |
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| Shroud 12 x 3 1/2 x 2” Organza with encaustic, horse hair, wire, wood and alpaca Kathy Miller |
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| From the Remnant Table Bamboo, paper,stone, thread, wood Judy Christemsen |
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| We All Forget a Word Now and Then Dictionaries, paper, wax Judy Christensen |
Review by Cathy Breslaw, www.artfullifebycathy.blogspot.com, www.cathybreslaw.com
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