Constructed Impressions
Gayla Martin
MFA Thesis Exhibition
March 11th – 15th
Reception Wednesday, March 13th 5-8:30pm
Workshop Friday, March 15th 1-5pm
Sculptures form impressions of space outlined with thread. The
fragile and visually permeable tubes appear as shadows of solid structural
forms. In addition to responding to the gallery the installation is a three-dimensional
drawing within the confines of four walls. Activation of the work includes the
transference of movement, through a breeze, from body to sculpture and in
involving the viewer with the seats. I draw connections to meditation and
relaxation to my process and the experience. Low profile wooden seats are situated throughout
the gallery where viewers may rest, and experience the installation from a
different vantage point. Friday, March 15th, from 1pm-5pm I will
activate the project room as a workshop/performance space where I will weave on
my handmade loom. It will be interactive in that I will respond to any
questions posed by viewers.
