Joseph Montgomery's Algorithmic Abstraction at Bologna Exhibition
Joseph Montgomery (born 1979, Northampton) presents fifteen new works in Bologna, Italy, exploring the intersection of algorithmic processes and painterly abstraction. His practice employs a numerical sequence to determine the form of his pieces, which are constructed using 'shims'—layered wood thicknesses that create a sculptural, ready-made quality. The artist, who has previously exhibited at MASS MoCA and Kunsthaus Baselland in Basel, cites a romantic need to activate memory, notably through the recurring use of 'antico rosa,' a pink hue found in Umbrian civic architecture. The exhibition marks his first Italian solo show, driven by a desire to engage with Italy's evocative cultural heritage.
Key facts
- Joseph Montgomery was born in Northampton in 1979.
- He has exhibited at MASS MoCA and Kunsthaus Baselland.
- The exhibition in Bologna features fifteen works created specifically for the show.
- Montgomery uses a numerical sequence to generate the forms of his works.
- His technique involves 'shims'—layered wood thicknesses.
- The color 'antico rosa' appears in his work, referencing Umbrian civic architecture.
- The artist's process combines algorithmic determination with romantic memory.
- This is Montgomery's first Italian solo exhibition.
Entities
Artists
- Joseph Montgomery
Institutions
- MASS MoCA
- Kunsthaus Baselland
- Artribune
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy
- Northampton
- Basilea
- Baselland
- Umbria