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On the Fence

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​On the Fence

Nick Albertson, Iris Bernblum, Phyllis Bramson, Díaz Lewis, Matthew Girson,
Cathy Hsiao, Kuras & MacKenzie, and Gonzalo Reyes Rodriguez 

2.22.2019 – 3.23.2019

Aspect/Ratio Projects is pleased to present On the Fence, a group exhibition that plays with the notion of contradiction and ambiguity. Whether it is from an exploration of materiality or of space, each artwork, in its own unique way invokes the quality of what it is to be on the fence. Nick Albertson, Iris Bernblum, Phyllis Bramson, Díaz Lewis, Matthew Girson, Cathy Hsiao, Kuras & MacKenzie, and Gonzalo Reyes Rodriguez are all included in On the Fence.

Nick Albertson (Chicago) investigates relationships between painting and photography processes through his lensbased practice. Iris Bernblum (Chicago) explores ambiguous and subversive relationships in her performative based practice. Phyllis Bramson (Chicago) investigates endearing relationships, creating a captivating and unique body of work throughout her venerable career. Díaz Lewis (Los Angeles) are a conceptually driven collaborative compromised of Alejandro Figueredo Díaz-Perera and Cara Megan Lewis. Matthew Girson (Chicago) creates delicate paintings that quietly reference deeply embedded histories and art history. Cathy Hsiao (Chicago) comes from a background in craft, weaving animal fibers dyed with plants. Kuras & MacKenzie are a collaborative between Christian Kuras (Manchester, England) and Duncan MacKenzie (Chicago) which is conceptually focused. Gonzalo Reyes Rodriguez (Chicago) is a research based artist whose work often reexamines historical relationships within a new time and context. 


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Nick Albertson, White Light 20, 2018
laminated archival inkjet print mounted to dibond
40 x 50 in     101.6 x 127 cm
​edition of 5
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Iris Bernblum, I'll be here, 2015
stringed lights with sound installation
​dimensions variable (next to Cathy Hsaio's The Bathers)
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Phyllis Bramson, Foolish Reasons to be Happy (for DT), 2018
mixed media and collage on canvas
36 x 36 in     91.4 x 91.4 cm
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Phyllis Bramson, Happiness (for SO), 2018
mixed media on canvas
42 x 36 in     106.6 x 91.4 cm
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Díaz Lewis, Unfamiliar Setting, 2018
embossed lint comprised of hair, skin cells, dust, and clothing fibers in custom acrylic box
20.5 x 26.5 x 2.5 in     52 x 67 x 6.4 cm
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Matthew Girson, Expressionistic Painting, 2018
oil, alkyd, enamel on aluminum
32 x 42 in     81.2 x 106.6 cm
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Matthew Girson, Expressionistic Painting, 2018
oil, alkyd, enamel on aluminum
42 x 40 in     106.6 x 101.6 cm
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Cathy Hsiao, The Bathers, 2018
ink, acryilic, indigo natural dye on canvas
40 x 26 in     101.6 x 66 cm
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Kuras & MacKenzie, Karl Marx Disco Ball (Bomp, Bomp, Bomp), 2015-2019
foam, mirrors, and metal
16 x 19 x 19 in     40.6 x 48.2 x 48.2 cm
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(left to right) Díaz Lewis, Kuras & MacKenzie, and Matthew Girson
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Gonzalo Reyes Rodriguez, 1 month, 35 years ago (Vistazo No. 383 Agosto/83), 2015
3 archival inkjet prints
20 x 24 in     50.8 x 61 cm each (three elements)
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