Each of the 7 exhibiting artists takes a candid, probing approach to their chosen medium, unpacking its art historical framework, examining precedent artistic strategies, and
subverting viewer expectations.
Not exact matches
Often using the figurative form as a base, she
subverts the
viewers»
expectations by implementing several textures, patterns, and materials.
In doing this Paolini challenges the
viewers preconceived ideas of what an art work should be,
subverting expectations and leaving the
viewer with a sense of ambiguity.
Presents: shuffles and reorients
viewer experiences; The Body is Present
subverts ideals and complicates
expectations of the body; and, States of Presence offers perspectives on different acts of staying.
Jamie Fitzpatrick's wax sculptures draw the
viewer into a satirical vortex of
subverted expectations about what the medium itself should look like.
By presenting these stories, Kingstone
subverts some
expectations viewers might have about the subjects of his videos, positioning them more as individuals than types.
Approaching his multidisciplinary practice from a Conceptual perspective, Thomas often draws on recognizable text or imagery — the comic book speech bubble, corporate logos, typeface — to
subvert viewers»
expectations and assumptions.
Relaying the psychological dimension to his work, Kelley
subverts the
expectations of his
viewers and asks them to dissect their reactions.
Yet upon closer inspection, the object
subverts the
viewer's
expectations with the discovery that it is in fact a painting.