​Excavations & Certainties

Theresa Hackett
and
​Shari Mendelson

September 13 - October 21, 2017
Opening reception, September 13, 6 - 8 PM

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

Shari Mendelson, Syrian Bottle with Long Neck Green Top. Repurposed plastic, hot glue, acrylic polymer, paint, glitter, mono-filament 15”x6”x6” 2016

Theresa Hackett, "Meeting Place", diatomaceous earth, gesso, Flashe paint, acrylic, PVA,marker, stryofoam on wood panel, 72" x 48", 2016

Shari Mendelson, "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

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, "Winged Animal with Vessels", Repurposed plastic, hot glue, resin, wire, acrylic polymer, paint, 9.5"x2.5"x7" 2015

Theresa Hackett, "Folding Inward" 72"x 48", 2017

Theresa Hackett, "The Paleness of Blue", 2017 Diatomaceous earth, gesso, Flashe paint, acrylic, marker, clay on wood panel, 36" x 48" diptych