Transparencies & Threads

For those in New York, I recommend the exhibition "Transparencies & Threads" by Cecília André, opening today at Friday Studio Gallery. I had the honor of curating this show, selecting recent works that would fit the space (where three other artists are also showing), and they are exceptional.

I have followed Cecilia's work for some years now and one thing that can be said is that every piece exudes joy. Even when addressing topics of melancholy, a sensation that the artist enjoyed the process of making markedly comes through and contaminates the viewer.

Lately, Cecília has been exploring transparent and translucent compositions with diverse and found materials. The works in this show feature this research and the idea of three-dimensional painting, but the main connection between the pieces on view is the use of thread, whether literally or figuratively. Some works have fabric lines interspersed but unwoven, while others have pictorial elements that lead one to imagine a narrative. They are both brought to light through intense colors and free patterns that leave the eye continually moving and following her thread.

There are more works in the show than I featured here, to leave you wanting more!