Artist Elizabeth Chiles To Discuss ‘Making Meadows’ Exhibition At Wright Gallery On Feb. 5
“Making Meadows” includes photographic collage works on rice paper ranging in scale with imagery of grass, wildflowers and insects.
An exhibition showcasing the work of artist Elizabeth Chiles continues through March 5 at Wright Gallery in the Langford Architecture Center, Building A.
An artist talk and reception will be held on Feb. 5 at 4 p.m. in Wright Gallery.
Hosted by the Texas A&M College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts and the College of Architecture, “Making Meadows” includes photographic collage works on rice paper ranging in scale with imagery of grass, wildflowers and insects.
Through this exhibition, the artist explores her ideas surrounding how meadows are formed through collaboration of insects and humans. Chiles said “Making Meadows” ponders the creation of meadows both in a literal and metaphorical sense.
“The acts involved in building natural meadows as well as building images are conceptually central,” Chiles said in her artist statement. “Seams are places for light to enter the image and enliven them, giving the collages a break from the passive consumption we might bring to viewing a landscape photograph.”
Krista Leigh Steinke, M.F.A., assistant professor in Visualization and curatorial committee member for Wright Gallery, said Chiles’ work captured her attention during a photography festival in Houston, and she has followed her creative practice since. Steinke said it is a pleasure to host an exhibition of Chiles’ work.
“I believe students will be inspired by the exceptional quality of her prints, as well as their scale, presentation and sophisticated use of digital process,” Steinke said. “Her work shares affinities with painting, drawing, installation, color theory and design principles. Conceptually, her engagement with the Texas landscape and native plant life will certainly resonate with our regional viewers.”
Chiles said she is eager for viewers to experience a wide range of responses, thoughts and feelings to her work.
“As the maker of these works,” Chiles said, “I hope there is an increased sense of awe, wonder or curiosity about the natural world and photography’s possibilities.”
