FORMAL
November 6, 2015 – January 2, 2016

Presented at The Art Center-Highland Park

The word “formal” brings to mind a sense of graceful sophistication. It’s special—proper. It is sometimes historical, ceremonial and ritualistic—but the word always delineates importance. The artist’s methodical organization of form in space, conjures yet another interpretation of the word. Both of which, apply to the exquisite fine art presented in FORMAL.

With imagery influenced by the artists of the Italian and Dutch Renaissance, husband and wife team, Igor & Marina, collaborate to create iconic imagery. Igor, a colorist, focuses on materials and abstraction while Marina manipulates the figurative imagery. Combined, the duo produce iconic paintings offering metaphoric narrative.

The vessels and beaded sculpture of Beth Kamhi, offer yet another level of sophisticated adornment to the exhibition. Kamhi uses a combination of turned wood and metallic beads to reinterpret classic vessels. The work finds a balance between the physical weight of the materials and fluidity—resulting in formal elegance.

Chuck Gniech, Exhibition Curator
The Art Center-Highland Park