Lucinda Burgess's Morphosis explores material transformation at Bartha Contemporary

From April 9th to May 3rd, Bartha Contemporary will showcase "Morphosis," an exhibition by British artist Lucinda Burgess. This collection includes new pieces crafted during her residency at the Albers Foundation along Ireland's Atlantic coast. Burgess explores themes of material transformation, erosion, and preservation using paper, wood, and found objects. Environmental elements such as seawater, salt, humidity, and light play a crucial role in her artistic process. A notable work, titled India Red 192 – Dissolution, features seven vertical strips of dark brick-red paper that have been immersed in seawater, with salt crystals trapped within the fibers, capturing the essence of decay. The piece is framed with archival silica for longevity, highlighting the evolution of color and texture over time and through chance.