Marian Goodman Gallery is hosting the debut exhibition of works by Portuguese artist Leonor Antunes at its London venue through July 20.The gallery writes, “Antunes’ works take the inspiration from important figures in the realm of creation in the 20th century, and often influenced by female protagonists such as Anni Albers, Mary Martin and Eileen Gray. She began her work by measuring features of architecture and design that interest her and then uses these measurements as units which can be translated into sculpture. Her works are inspired by traditional craftsmanship from around the world and the usage of materials such as rope, leather, cork, wood, brass, and rubber create new and repetitive forms. Her new sculptures will expand on both floors of the gallery creating a dialogue with the architecture of the space. Thoroughly and systematically, Antunes immerses herself in the history and cultural heritage of the place where her work is exhibited, thereby offering a unique tribute to a specific environment through her poetic, fragile and complex structures. This exhibition can be seen as a continuation of her recent presentation at the Whitechapel Gallery titled ‘the frisson of the togetherness.’”The gallery adds, “On the ground floor of the gallery, a sculptural path is conceived in six different parts, titled ‘alterated climbing form,’ based on a relief made by British artist Mary Martin (1907-1969). Here sculpture takes the the form of a monumental screen, acting as a partition that is fragmented in different sections. The sculptures are made of brass; the elements of the structure are attached by cables, fixed from the ceiling to the cork floor, which are specifically built for the exhibition. The first floor of the gallery is occupied by the sculptures made of polycarbonate and brass in the form of combined and free-standing panels, which have been shaped prior to their assembly, during the fabrication process. Each screen corresponds to the exact measurements of one of the glass panels of British architects Alison and Peter Smithson’s (1928-1993 and 1923-2003) Upper Lawn Pavilion in Wiltshire, built between 1959 and 1962, which the artist extensively researched in view of her exhibition at the gallery, in an effort to render the distinctive transparency of the site.”The exhibition is on view through July 20, 2018 at Marian Goodman Gallery, 5 - 8 Lower John Street London W1f 9dy, UK.For details, visit: http://www.blouinartinfo.com/galleryguide/marian-goodman-gallery/overviewClick on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the exhibition.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder: Louise Blouin
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