Vadis Turner
Red Candy and Black Mold, 2011
Ribbon, clothing, antique quilts, vintage gloves, mixed media
60 x 60 x 5"
60 x 60 x 5"
Vadis Turner
Mold Nest, 2011
Mold Nest, 2011
Clothing, ribbon, yarn, wool sweater, jump rope, mixed media
20 x 14 x 9"
20 x 14 x 9"
Ms. Turner’s work is an intersection where color theory, abstraction, assemblage and feminism meet head on. The artist’s innate color sensibilities and energy pay homage to the New York School of Abstract Expressionist and Action painters like Joan Mitchell and Willem De Kooning, by employing broad strokes of color. Through Ms. Turner’s exquisite and unique use of materials such as ribbon, clothing, antique quilts, lace and yarn, the artist continues to explore and exploit traditional “feminine” materials and creates a contemporary dialogue as found in the works of artists such as Petah Coyne and Shinique Smith.
