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"A Partial Index" Image by Craig Burgess Courtesy of Daine Singer Gallery |
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"A Partial Index" Detail Image by Craig Burgess Courtesy of Daine Singer Gallery Space and design are some of the themes that artist MCQUALTER is exploring in this exhibition at Daine Singer. |
Directly painted on the walls are figures in various active positions. Some are bent over with masking tape contemplating an area; other figures are squatting, standing and surveying the space. What draws these figures together is the masking tape that is painted between the figures. To call it a mural is not accurate although it covers the walls from ceiling to floor. The piece is cleverly done utilising the actual space of the gallery, while questioning the meaning and concept of space.
It’s not entirely clear what these figures are designing or even the project or event that they are musing.
I believe the act of contemplation is the subject the artist is exploring and how this relates to an initial idea of space and how this could transform and end with an unanticipated result. Which is the beauty of thought and the way we have to readjust our preconceived project or purpose to suit an environment.
I also liked the fact that the figures that are painted are transparent and could be washed over easily. You got the feeling that like the project or designed space; this piece could be removed easily and in a state of transit, reflecting again the theme of space.
27JAN – 3MAR
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