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| Big Yearn, Let Down (2012) by Michelle Carla Handel Wood, fabric, silicone rubber, fiberfill, vinyl 87 x 65 x 22 inches Courtesy of the artist |
Although the TAM is closed until July 21, when "Baker's Dozen 4" opens, there are still a few pieces on the venue. Yeah, the general public can't easily view them, but, if you press up to the windows and peer into the unlit gloom of the lobby, then Michelle Carla Handel's engaging sculpture, Big Yearn, Let Down, can be seen, still standing simultaneously erect and flaccid.
Visitors to the recent show, "Between the Knowing", had plenty of opportunities to appreciate this playful work. It'll still be around when the next show opens. So, make certain to come and take a look at it. ;-)
It's an interesting piece. The material diversity creates a strong contrast between the rigid and the drooping, the glossy and the matte, the patterned and the plain. These two giant fabric staves, juxtaposed in an interpenetrating composition, create a playful contrast between bright desires and dark disappointments.
That's a quick and easy analysis, but the work has other tensions, subtle and technical, that will reward a longer scrutiny, viewed in person.
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| Detail of Big Yearn, Let Down (2012) by Michelle Carla Handel Wood, fabric, silicone rubber, fiberfill, vinyl 87 x 65 x 22 inches Courtesy of the artist |
So, mark your calendars. The doors open on July 21 for "Baker's Dozen 4". Come see this cool sculpture and so much more!!!
We're looking forward to seeing you at the TAM.
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