Martha Friedman's 'The Organization of Batter' at Wallspace explores domestic objects through minimalist sculpture

Martha Friedman showcased her exhibition 'The Organization of Batter' at Wallspace in New York City from April 10 to May 16, 2009. The display featured sculptures that reimagined mass-produced items, such as rubber bands and waffle irons, into minimalist designs. By combining everyday objects like chairs and nails with organic materials, including faux eggs and cantaloupes, Friedman encouraged viewers to rethink familiar shapes. Notable series included Petrified Waffle and Waffle Paper. In the 2009 piece Column Waffle, a large rubber waffle grid was suspended from a column, altering perceptions of the waffle-making process. Friedman's work delved into the fluidity of reality, challenging the associations of texture and merging psychological archetypes with universal forms.