Archived Exhibition
Judy Pfaff | Sculptural Paintings
October 7 – November 6, 2010
Reception: Wednesday, October 6, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Biography
Judy Pfaff's visually rich, texturally diverse, and psychologically complex subject matter consistently intrigues and delights viewers. Naturally curious, Pfaff has an innate ability to rejuvenate everyday objects into unusually striking visual matter. Her large scale multi-media works are a rare combination of elegance and detritus.
A disciplined hand and an affinity for problem-solving are evident in the execution of each work. Pfaff's work achieves incredible strength and fluidity through the placement of individual materials that relate directly to the other objects within the frame, playing off of each other and ultimately making the whole effect stronger. In this exhibition, branches, wires, coffee filters and silk flowers are found within 8 x 8 feet aluminum frames.
Pfaff is inspired by the world that surrounds her. She constantly draws attention to the aesthetic surface, whether it is a weathered twig or a glossy colored sheet of paper.
Judy Pfaff is a Professor of Art at Bard College, New York and a MacArthur Fellowship recipient.
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Lemongrass, 2010, Assemblage; 113 x 65 inches |
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| Untitled, 2010, Dyed and folded japanese papers; print matter; artificial flowers; coffee filters; 91 x 91 x 6 inches |
Underbelly, 2010, Honeycomb card board; lotus leaves; kozo paper; artificial flowers; black aluminum; 94 x 94 x 6 inches |
The Thing with Feathers; 2008; burnt, folded and perforated Crown Kozo paper, ink, dyed coffee filters, found images, silk flowers, binding wire, pressed fauna; 96 x 96 x 6 inches |
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| Rosie's Bed; 2009; cut, burnt and perforated Bond and Crown Kozo papers, Joss paper, sheet music, silk and paper flowers, honey comb packing material, wire, fishing wire, coffe filters, ink, and kite parts; 91 x 91 x 6 inches |
New Morning; 2008; perforated, burnt Bond and Crown Kozo papers, silk flowers, coffee filters, wire; 91 x 91 x 6 inches |
De las Flores, 2010, Dyed and folded japanese papers, print matter, artificial flowers, gourds, coffee filters, 91 x 91 x 6 inches |
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| Esopus, 2008, Layered, perforated, and cut paper; wire; dried gourds; ink; 91 x 91 x 5 inches |
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