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Contact: Tonya Pyatt 312.563.0977, 773.895.0637
New Abstractions
Brenda Barnum & Marianna Levant
February 29th, 2008
Chicago, IL - The Architrouve is proud to present the group exhibition New Abstractions by Brenda Barnum & Marianna Levant. The exhibition is a new body of work consisting of oil paintings by Brenda Barnum and works on paper by Marianna Levant. There is an unmistakable harmony between the abstracted images portrayed in both artists' works.
Brenda Barnum's works are an offshoot of her flower paintings. These new abstractions in oil on canvas are a perfect mixture of organic and mechanical activity. They live in an interior space…still lifes with mechanical forms, reclining women in uncomfortable spaces...adapting quite well and thriving. The dirt, greens, and flesh are deflowered, mutated, piled up into a desirable sensory overload.
Marianna Levant's intricate renderings on paper of vibrant, insatiable clusters and machine like objects seem to capture the moment of a sensual explosion. These works have masculine elements delicately inserted into whirling compositions of translucent colors. One can make out shapes of deconstructed bolts, plugs, and flowers scattered within a rich spectrum that floats and trembles.
Friday, February 29
Reception begins at 7:00 pm
The Architrouve
1433 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
312-563-0977
www.thearchitrouve.com
Exhibition runs until April 12, 2008
Gallery Hours: Wed. through Fri. 10-6 & Sat. 10-3
Designed and executed in 2006, the mission of The Architrouve is to embrace and promote the creative process as reflected in the art and culture of Chicago. We will enhance, encourage and showcase artists with this vision.
Further questions please contact The Architrouve Director, Tonya Pyatt 312-563-0977
New Abstractions: Brenda Barnum & Marianna Levant
February 29 - April 12
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