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​Excavations & Certainties

Theresa Hackett
and
​Shari Mendelson


Show extended thru October 28, 2017

As reviewed in HYPERALLERGIC
October 14, 2017
"Perfection of Form, Color and Light"


Theresa Hackett_Ashes at My Feet 2017
Picture
Top: Theresa Hackett, "Ashes at My Feet", 36" x 48" ,Diatomaceous earth, gesso, Flashe paint, acrylic, enamel, marker, airdry clay, on wood panel, 2017;

Bottom, L to R: Shari Mendelson - "
Winged Animal with Vessels", repurposed plastic, hot glue, resin, wire, acrylic polymer, and paint, 2015; 
- "Animal with Vessel in Net", repurposed plastic, hot glue, resin, acrylic polymer, paint, mica, 28”x15”x15”, 2017
- "Animal with Bowl and Handle", repurposed plastic, hot glue, resin, acrylic polymer, paint, mica, 14”x14.25”x11.5”, 2017

Shari Mendelson,
Shari Mendelson, "Four Vessels with Exoskeleton (Pink and Gold)", Repurposed plastic, hot glue, resin, acrylic polymer, paint, found metal, mica, 37”x10”x9”, 2017
John Molloy Gallery is pleased to open its fall season with a joint exhibition of work by Theresa Hackett and Shari Mendelson, “Excavations & Certainties.”
   
Both artists reference the ancient past.  Ms. Hackett does so physically by using diatomaceous earth that consists of fossilized algae as the ground, so to speak, on which she builds the geometric forms that occupy her paintings.  Ms. Mendelson draws inspiration, especially from the ancient glass of the Euphrates River valley, for the sculptures she fashions from the plastic detritus of today’s society, re-contextualizing the modern into the beauty of the ancient, juxtaposing the eternal component of plastic into timeless beauty.
  
Theresa Hackett’s work, as well, re-contextualizes the geometric forms that she works with and juxtaposes against each other to create a dialogue of form.  The map-like quality of much of her work references the ubiquitous visual language that envelopes contemporary society.
   
The certainty is the fact that you will not only enjoy this exhibition but will be stimulated by the conversation that the work of each artist engages with the other.  The show runs until October 21 with an opening reception for the artists on Wednesday, September 13, from 6 to 8 pm.

Contact:
John Molloy
917-854-6543

info@johnmolloygallery.com

Theresa Hackett,
Theresa Hackett, "Meeting Place", diatomaceous earth, gesso, Flashe paint, acrylic, PVA,marker, stryofoam on wood panel, 72" x 48", 2016
Picture
Shari Mendelson, Syrian Bottle with Long Neck Green Top. Repurposed plastic, hot glue, acrylic polymer, paint, glitter, mono-filament 15”x6”x6” 2016
Sharie Mendelson,
Sharie Mendelson, "Round Gold Vessel with Long Neck", Repurposed plastic, hot glue, acrylic polymer, resin, mica, mono-filament, brass, 20.5”x9”x9”, 2017
Shari Mendelson,
Shari Mendelson, "Winged Animal with Vessels", Repurposed plastic, hot glue, resin, wire, acrylic polymer, paint, 9.5"x2.5"x7" 2015
Theresa Hackett,
Theresa Hackett, "Folding Inward" 72"x 48", 2017
Theresa Hackett, The Paleness of Blue
Theresa Hackett, "The Paleness of Blue", 2017 Diatomaceous earth, gesso, Flashe paint, acrylic, marker, clay on wood panel, 36" x 48" diptych
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