The third piece in my popup show at Erosion SLC, is reviewed as follows:
“The final piece from “Moments of Reflection” is 20.2020. The amorphous shapes resemble cattails in the afternoon light on the gallery wall. Grouped together in the middle of the piece, they start to take on a portrait of sorts. Pareidolia is this phenomenon that causes us to detect faces within other objects. In this regard, it could be a sort of self-portrait for Volker. The pieces are made of delicate color strokes within a muted color palate of greens and blues and grays; colors associated with the Pacific Northwest. They sit upon a pink and orange and sandy colored background. This could be a nod to her two homes. Childhood in the Utah desert and Great Basin and her adult life spent in the PNW. The two elements on in as much juxtaposition as they are in harmony.
Volker said before of this body of work in reflection of the Desert, “the Expanse, the Stillness, the Vistas…” and the three pieces that comprise Moments of Reflection echo these sentiments. Although each piece is small scale (9x12”), they are expansive yet quiet. They are still in one light, but vibrant and vibrating in another. This show will continue to stay on the walls for another couple of days so please get in touch if you want to come check it out in person. The photos cannot do this show justice.”
-Andrew Rice
@erosion_slc https://www.andrewriceart.com/
“2020.20” acrylic and collage 9x12” © 2020 Lucia Volker