These are paintings by Agnes Barley. In her words: "My work attempts to crystallize harmony, to distill form into careful constructs of line that reveal an internal structure and its absence. These works on paper paint constellations that are self-contextualized and breathing. They are points in space or places isolated and unknown yet defined; constructions that whisper of a horizon with both movement and stillness."
Hmm. Now, I'm not going to pretend that I completely understand all of that artist-speak. So I'm just going to say that I'm drawn to the dual simplicity/complexity of her forms. They are intriguing and pleasing. And much in the same way you can discern images in Rorschach ink blots, my mind immediately connects these abstract forms to human figures, animalia, and objects.
oh i really love these!
Posted by: kelly cooper | July 20, 2006 at 02:04 PM