One of the advantages of having a press pass at SOFA is being able to photograph art within a dangerously close proximity and I am delighted to be able to show you a few examples of why I am a big fan of texture and neutral hues.
Above is an etching by Claudi Casanovas called “Arbol – Inmovilidad en el paisaje (Tree – Stillness in the Landscape).” From a series of delicate hatch marks, Claudi creates an impression of bark from a giant tree onto a rather large piece of handmade paper. At sixty inches wide, this print is absolutely soothing to look at and bursting with texture.
Below is the work of ceramicist Annie Turner, who created these handsome organic Eddy Spoons and Mussel bowls. The gray finish reminds of a glaze which is literally made from Quick Crete.
The above pieces were shown by Galerie Besson a fantastic gallery from London, whom I have to thank for coming to Chicago.
