Jill Goldstein and Max Guy at For Esther III, Laurel Gitlen
At For Esther III, Laurel Gitlen showcases new pieces by Jill Goldstein and Max Guy. Since 2020, Goldstein has been crafting intricate embroidered artworks on linen, featuring abstract designs that start with near-symmetry but are altered by repairs and variations in rhythm. She treats sewn lines as a form of drawing, with patterns and geometries shaped by the delicate nature of worn textiles. In one artwork, a bumpy seam on a bed sheet is complemented by three small stitched orange rectangles; in another, uneven torn edges contrast sharply with rigid geometric triangles. Goldstein utilizes six-strand embroidery floss, reducing it to single and double strands for varying densities, and incorporates vivid and metallic threads.
Key facts
- Laurel Gitlen presents new works by Jill Goldstein and Max Guy at For Esther III.
- Jill Goldstein has been making embroidered works on linen since 2020.
- Goldstein's abstract compositions often start with near-symmetry disrupted by repairs and shifts in rhythm.
- She uses sewn line as drawing, placing patterns against patterns.
- Her work reflects unpredictability of life, dictated by textile fragility and intuition.
- In one work, a lumpy seam on a bed sheet is resolved with three small stitched orange rectangles.
- Another work juxtaposes irregular torn edges with hard geometric triangles.
- Goldstein reduces six-strand embroidery floss to single and double strands for variable density.
Entities
Artists
- Jill Goldstein
- Max Guy
Institutions
- Laurel Gitlen
- For Esther III