Curator Erika Hirugami on the exhibition:
Brumfield-Woods’ artwork explores visual perception, pattern, space, and volume Subverted simultaneously responds and confronts the historically male-dominated tendencies of the Light and Space movement, which has deeply influenced her practice.
By employing glitter as a medium, Brumfield-Woods activates the ephemeral perception of each artwork and gives it a sui-generis feminine touch. The viewer thus can enjoy the work, while deeply engaging with the optical perception that she brings to the forefront of each composition.
Subverted exhibits a carefully curated selection of paintings that explore color theory, and the aesthetic opticality of light and space through a series of geometric abstractions, vibrant colors, fur, and glitter.
Pelt, Kelly Brumfield-Woods, 2016. Acrylic, glitter, and fake fur on canvas, 72 x 72 inches. KBW-35
Blue Diamond, Kelly Brumfield-Woods, 2015. Acrylic and glitter on panel, 48 x 42 inches. KBW-13
White Diamond, Kelly Brumfield-Woods, 2015. Acrylic and glitter on panel, 48 x 42 inches. KBW-77
Hengist, Kelly-Brumfield-Woods, 2017. Acrylic and glitter on canvas, 20 x 72 inches. KBW-51
Ledge Conductor Diving Board, Kelly Brumfield-Woods, 2015. Acrylic and glitter on panel, 48 x 42 inches. KBW-56
Fold 2, Kelly Brumfield-Woods, 2016. Acrylic and glitter on canvas on panel, 48 x 48 inches. KBW-49
Katafront, Kelly Brumfield-Woods, 2016. Acrylic and glitter on canvas, 12 x 12 inches. KBW-29
Late Thoughts / Thoughts of Late, Kelly Brumfield-Woods, 2017. Acrylic and glitter on canvas, 12 x 12 inches. KBW-55
It’s Not Your Vault, Kelly Brumfield-Woods, 2016. Acrylic and glitter on canvas, 12 x 12 inches. KBW-28