Wandering Gallery project

Self-enclosed paintings

Self-enclosed paintings

One exploration of the visual culture of museums culminated in the Wandering Gallery project. It is based on a much less visible aspect of museums: the behind-the-scenes, never-ending cycle of unpacking and packing, installation and de-installation, and documentation and interpretation associated with changing exhibitions. Two of the earliest works, which are self-contained mini galleries designed to receive viewer comments and include their travel records and means of conveyance, also revealed the wear and tear of their transportation. More recent pieces bring these ideas down to a personal level, translating the structure and hardware of an airline-style, carry-on roller bag or a briefcase into portable pieces. Artworks designed to travel, incorporating in their creation the means of their preservation and display, makes visible the usually invisible dynamics of the temporary exhibition as an intimate encounter as well.

One exploration of the visual culture of museums culminated in the Wandering Gallery project. It is based on a much less visible aspect of museums: the behind-the-scenes, never-ending cycle of unpacking and packing, installation and de-installation, and documentation and interpretation associated with changing exhibitions. Two of the earliest works, which are self-contained mini galleries designed to receive viewer comments and include their travel records and means of conveyance, also revealed the wear and tear of their transportation. More recent pieces bring these ideas down to a personal level, translating the structure and hardware of an airline-style, carry-on roller bag or a briefcase into portable pieces. Artworks designed to travel, incorporating in their creation the means of their preservation and display, makes visible the usually invisible dynamics of the temporary exhibition as an intimate encounter as well.

Years

2006—2018

Wandering Gallery project (translation and representation) | 88” x 48” (open), multiple media, 2006 | Collection of the artist

Wandering Gallery project (translation and representation) | 88” x 48” (open), multiple media, 2006 | Collection of the artist

Wandering Gallery project (spiritual mobility) | 88” x 48” (open), multiple media, 2007 | University Art Collection, Wayne State University

Wandering Gallery project (summer 2007) | 57” x 24” x 12" (open), multiple media, 2008 | Collection of the artist

Wandering Gallery project (workspace) | 49” x 29.25” x 3.5" (open), multiple media, 2013 | Collection of the artist

Wandering Gallery project (subliminarium) | 16” wide x 12” deep x 12.5" high (open), multiple media, 2015 | Collection of the artist

Wandering Gallery project (lignumarium) | 57.3” x 47” x 2" (open), multiple media, 2016 | Collection of the artist

Wandering Gallery project (preparator) | 32.5” x 80.5” x 3" (open), multiple media, 2018 | Collection of the artist