Blindfolded series

In this striking variation of the "Blindfold Series," Marshall delves into darker territories, both literally and metaphorically. The piece presents a dramatic interplay between an intense orange-red border and a deep, almost void-like black center, creating a powerful frame for the ethereal figures that emerge from the darkness. The composition maintains the signature grid of punctured marks that run throughout the series, but here they take on a new urgency against the noir backdrop. These copper-toned perforations appear like glowing embers or distant stars, creating a constellation-like pattern that both guides and disorients our reading of the space. The figures, etched with Marshall's characteristic economy of line, seem to emerge from the darkness like spectral apparitions. Their movements, captured in minimal but precise gestures, suggest a kind of blind choreography – bodies moving through space guided only by intuition and physical memory. The darkness that envelops them adds a psychological dimension to their journey, suggesting both the literal blindness of the performers and the metaphorical darkness we all navigate in moments of uncertainty. What's particularly compelling here is how Marshall uses the stark contrast between the fiery border and the black center to create a sense of containment and release. The figures appear to be both trapped within and liberated by this dark space, their movements suggesting both struggle and grace. The orange border serves not just as a frame but as a kind of burning threshold, adding dramatic tension to the composition.

Created By

Maria Marshall