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| "Merry Go Round," 2009 |
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The Nina Bliese Gallery
Presents
"Contextural Matters"
Found objects and fiber work by
Ingrid Restemayer
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Tuesday, September 8th
through
Friday, October 30th, 2009
Opening Reception: Thursday, September 10th, 5 to 8 pm
Artist Talk at 6:45
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Mixed media is a highlight of “Contextural Matters,” a thoughtful and inspired exhibit of work by
Ingrid Restemayer on exhibit at the Nina Bliese Gallery in September and October 2009. Imagine a skyscape of embroidery stitched threads elegantly capturing found objects into an often playful,
many times provocative, visual story. Discarded glass vials of seed beads take on a new life in
a skyscape becoming smokestacks as the threads become whispy exhaust fumes. Plastic drink
monkeys and thumbtacks are a few of the items that are incorporated into skillfully hand
stitched paper canvas.
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| "Architecture" |
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An upbringing in
midwest, middle-class American consumer culture has
given Restemayer an uncommon appreciation for the beauty
in simple, common objects. Being a recycler and habitual pack-rat
for most of her life makes it unnecessary for Restemayer to look any further
than the kitchen junk drawer or in the back of an office cabinet to find an inspiring
object. When combined with Restemayer’s unique hand-stitching, bits of pop culture, the
flotsam of everyday life transform in meaning or symbolism given their physical or implied context.
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| "Smoke Stacks" |
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| aaaaaaaa
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| "Shake It Off" |
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Do not miss a chance to reflect on how found objects are not just symbols of our
culture but can stimulate thought, discussion and even laughter.
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