The ‘Demarcations’ series depicts workscapes as a departure point, exploring the symbolic markers humans use to physically differentiate an area from surrounding areas. At times, they serve to restrict access. At others, they invite us to take a closer look. When viewed from up close they often appear fragmented as if subject to deterioration over time. The demarcations serve as a metaphor for the invisible boundaries we set in our own lives.
The ‘demarcations’ are created from vitreous enamel fused to copper, and then attached to the 2D artwork. Glass powder is sifted or painted onto the copper shapes and fused in multiple firings in a kiln, at 1,500°F. The powder melts, flows, and then hardens to a smooth, durable vitreous coating.
While it would be a laborious process to reposition the enamel parts, it is possible, resulting in completely different art. This truth mirrors a person’s ability to re-form themselves by shifting their invisible boundaries.
The ‘Demarcations’ exhibition at Sarah Gormley Gallery, January 2024, was made possible in part thanks to a generous Professional Development Grant form the Friends of the Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center.
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