Final piece in "Moments of Reflection"

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

Piece two in "Moments of Reflection"

The second piece in my current show @erosion_slc with another write up by Andrew Rice.

“The next piece from Lucia Volker’s show, ‘Moments of Reflection”, titled 2020.24 is a showcase of subtly. As your eye moves around the piece, certain areas illuminate while others fade into the background. Much like the natural landscape the piece references, the things you see change depending on the time of day, the lighting, conditions, the atmosphere, your vantage point, etc…

Volker reminisces about 2020.24 citing the ridges and shadows from the wind hitting the sand and the almost iridescent particles reflecting in the sand were what really caught her attention. Those visual moments that cause one to pause and reflect and contemplate, knowing that there will be similar moments, but that each one is particular, unique and fleeting.

Volker writes “I think of Utah and the desert as my home, and that landscape is very embedded in me. Although these were made in the PNW, I think my appreciate/inclination for landscape really does come from the dramatic landscapes of growing up in the West – the expanse, the stillness, the vistas – are really so unique.”

This piece, like the previous, and like the next piece in the show, is like a mirage. The viewer sees flashes of light and color and starts to form their own narrative, transcending the reality of the marks on the paper. To reiterate again, these pieces truly need to be experienced in person to see and appreciate the subtle nuances. Please DM to schedule a time to come down to the gallery and see the show.”

 -Andrew Rice

Andrew Rice website

“2020.24” acrylic and collage on paper 9”x12” © 2020 Lucia Volker