Tag: jewelry

Ana Pellicer in ‘Shades of Daphne’ at Kasmin Gallery

Titled ‘Shades of Daphne,’ Kasmin Gallery’s current group exhibition celebrates ‘resistance and revolt’ of figures who’ve changed forms, a la Daphne of Greek mythology, who morphed into a tree before being accosted by Apollo.  Mexican artist Ana Pellicer’s ‘Purepecha Rattlesnake,’ a giant chain and pendant, is intended as jewelry for the Statue of Liberty, a conceptual aspect of  the work that changes our idea of the statue’s identity.  Crafted using 500-year-old copperworking techniques from Michoacan, Mexico, Pellicer suggests that Lady Liberty has sophisticated tastes.  (On view in Chelsea through Feb 22nd).

Ana Pellicer, Purepecha Rattlesnake, woven copper chain with cast copper pendant, 185 x 25 ¼ x 7 7/8 inches, 1995.

Stan Douglas at David Zwirner Gallery

A faintly reflected man in a white shirt and tie looks on while a hand fondles jewels in the window of a looted shop in photographer Stan Douglas’ careful staging of a hypothetical New York City blackout.  Strangely calm, the scene suggests looting as leisure activity and – given the man’s gaze – as potential romantic encounter.  (On view at David Zwirner Gallery’s 525 West 19th Street location through April 7th).

Stan Douglas, Jewels, digital chromogenic print mounted on Dibond aluminum, 36 x 36 inches, 2017.

Timothy Horn at PPOW Gallery

Inspired by 17th jewelry from the court of ‘Sun King’ Louis XIV and 19th century nature illustrations, Australian/US artist Timothy Horn ups the ante on his brooch-like sculptures by creating them in extra large scale. Here, mirror blown glass ‘pearls’ the size of large eggplants hang among lichen in a piece over five feet tall. (At PPOW Gallery in Chelsea through May 23rd).

Timothy Horn, Tree of Heaven 5 (Lichen), nickel-plated bronze, mirror blown glass, 66 x 45 x 6 inches, 2015.

Sophie Calle at Paula Cooper Gallery

‘Souci’ (worry) was French conceptual artist Sophie Calle’s mother’s last word, uttered several years ago on her deathbed as she told her daughter not to worry about her.  Chelsea’s Paula Cooper Gallery is now showing a selection of Calle’s projects directly or indirectly relating to her mother, including one for which she traveled to the North Pole to bury her mother’s jewelry.  While not as powerful as Calle’s last show, it’s a must-see for fans.  (Through Nov 16th).  

Sophie Calle, installation view of ‘Absence’ at Paula Cooper Gallery, Oct 2013.