Created By
Maria Marshall
Teaser video
Curator
Luke Chapman
What began as stark black marks on white canvas has transformed into these sophisticated studies of motion and space, where figures seem to float between presence and absence, their forms simultaneously emerging from and dissolving into the richly worked surfaces. The print edition thus serves as both a standalone piece and a fascinating glimpse into the conceptual foundation of this broader artistic investigation.
Diving into the depths of Marshall's "Blindfold Series," we encounter an intriguing exploration of human kinetics and sensory perception. The print edition's charcoal on canvas performance serves as a captivating entry point into this larger body of work. Like freeze frames from a dance captured in carbon, these initial studies present figures navigating space while deprived of sight, their movements both tentative and determined. The series evolved from these raw charcoal expressions into the more complex copper and verdigris pieces we see here, where Marshall translates that same visceral energy into etched metal surfaces. The progression from charcoal to metal maintains the work's essential exploration of blindfolded movement while adding layers of material complexity through oxidation and precise punctures in the metallic surface. Limited editions + 2 artists proofs
Created By
Maria Marshall
2024
