WISHFUL INTENTIONS
created by Hamilton, N.J. artist Katie Truk who works entirely with wire and pantyhose.
WHEN: through December 12, 2015; opening reception Friday, September 18, 6 – 8 PM
WHERE: The Center for Contemporary Art, 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster
The public is invited to an opening reception for “Wishful Intentions” as well as “Plus One” curated by Wes Sherman and “The Thing Itself” curated by John Yau.
In 1995, while an undergrad at Alfred University, Truk began experimenting with pantyhose as a medium. She stated, “My pieces are a marriage of sensual malleability of pantyhose and the rigidity of wire. Internal conversation and motion are induced within the static confine. Thread binds and extends the aggression and vulnerability, echoing life’s twists, turns, and pulling within our rigorous regulations and expectations.” Truk received her BFA in three dimensional studies with a minor in Art History from Alfred University.
Truk stated, “All the pantyhose in this installation were donated by the CCA community. Over fifteen pounds were contributed, for the greater part, by women. Each pair contains the hopes of being their best. Collectively these woman stand enduringly as trees. Weathering the storms. Sheltering and nurturing life. Radiant in bloom, bearing of fruit, and shedding of time. It is they that support the hives of life.”
The Center for Contemporary Art’s Exhibition Chair, Wes Sherman, stated, “We are excited to have Katie Truk’s installation “Wishful Intentions” in our lobby gallery. Her use of pantyhose simultaneously embodies’ strength and frailty. Like the surreal quality of nature this hosiery seem at a breaking point as it is stretched, twisted, and is tugged on. “Wishful Intentions” conveys the feeling of a forest canopy as you look up and find yourself in wonderment of the patterns, colors, and play of light that takes place.”
The Center for Contemporary Art thanks Rainbow G&J Painting LLC of Manville, N.J. for loaning tall ladders to the artist for the duration of the installation and the many volunteers who helped with the installation.
About The Center for Contemporary Art
Founded in 1970, The Center for Contemporary Art was known until fall 2010 known as the Somerset Art Association. The Center is a vital regional art center with a vibrant studio art school, extensive exhibition program and important community outreach component. For further information, please call (908) 234-2345 or visit The Center for Contemporary Art online at http://ccabedminster.org/
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