counting knuckles, the transformative art of monica wyatt

wyatt, in this show, has really hit her stride. the hanging sculptures in the main space are constructed with plastic vials and possess a delicate beauty and geometry that seem simultaneously random and rooted in a methodical and mathematical precision. this dichotomy runs throughout her work as well as the contrasts between textures: sleek plastic versus unruly fibers, machined, metal bobbins versus organic forms. her use of materials is sensitive, highlighting tactile qualities while sublimating their original, intended purposes. more…

april 30, 2022