In the wall tags near these two pieces Judy Gohringer’s statement reads, “My challenge is the dance between depicting the recognizable in nature and conveying the essence of it in abstraction.” Her husband, Peter Gorhinger’s, statement reads, “Nature and abstraction have been constant sources of inspiration.” I love these two works and I love how they look together. They are my favorite pieces in “The Proximity Effect,” a group exhibition, at RIT’s University Gallery, up through July 25. The title is derived from the nearness of the artists’ studios in the Anderson Art Building.
These bowls, on a pedestal in front of Colleen Buzzard’s beautiful hanging drawings, stopped us in our tracks. They look too delicate to touch but at the same time they look rough and ready. Paper thin, well, they are made of paper. Photogravure prints on Kozo paper but how did Pat Bacon, the artist shape them so perfectly. Peggi thinks a balloon may be involved. But how does the paper hold its form once the balloon has been popped?
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We’re so glad you got a chance to see “The Proximity Effect” at University Gallery. This was such a special show for so many of us and a rare treat for Peter and me to exhibit our work together. Thank you for the sharing!