Join BCA in celebrating our new fall exhibitions at the BCA Center, with an opening reception this Friday, October 22, at 5 pm, with curator and artist remarks at 6 pm.
On the first floor, "Unbound" features the work of three New England artists who explore contemporary approaches to abstraction as it relates to architecture, space, and materials. United by their use of geometric, shaped forms that push outside the boundaries of the ubiquitous rectangle, each artist considers the possibilities of abstraction with a novel perspective – unconstrained by prescribed expectations or rules. Featuring abstract painting, sculpture, and works on paper, "Unbound" includes the work of Rachel Gross, Rob Hitzig, and Kirsten Reynolds.
Bradley Borthwick's sculptural installation on the second floor, "Objects of Empire," evolved from his research of the Dorset marble quarry of Vermont and the ancient Roman storehouses known as horrea, found throughout southern Italy. For his first solo exhibition in New England, the artist creates hand-carved facsimiles of headstones and amphora, as well as several beeswax models cast from their likeness. While seemingly incongruent and separated by time, location, and culture, these objects become poignant symbols of the ascension and demise of their respective realms. Calling to mind notions of sustainability and impermanence, "Objects of Empire" thoughtfully ponders the shared cycles of civilization.
In tandem with "Unbound," the BCA Center is also hosting Family Art Saturday, this Saturday, October 23, at 11 am. Inspired by artist Rachel Gross, families will explore a variety of cut paper, printmaking techniques, and layering to create your own geometric abstractions.
These events are free and open to the public. All are welcome.
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