Making the Cut, curated by Hilary Doyle and Reid Hitt, is a group exhibition focused on abstracted representations of the human body using textiles and other found materials. The artists included employ items such as cut fabric, vinyl tile, or domestic objects to represent the body in a spectrum of approaches.
Diane Zhou
Bath mat, business card, polymer clay, acrylic paint
13x26 in
2019
The act of layering operates as both a means and a metaphor in the work. The seven artists each create their own unique and complex tapestry of symbols, historical references, and hidden narratives.
The exhibit is at Transmitter Gallery in Brooklyn, and runs from February 14 – March 22, 2020.