Medrie MacPhee's 'What it Is' exhibition at Von Lintel Gallery presents dramatic new paintings of futuristic species
Medrie MacPhee's latest exhibition, 'What it Is,' at Von Lintel Gallery represents a departure from her earlier abstract pieces, showcasing larger canvases where 'futuristic species' interact within lush environments. Works such as 'Big Bang' (2010) and 'Float' (2009) illustrate unstable shapes amid chaos, rendering concepts of gravity and support irrelevant. The use of purples, greens, and reds is reminiscent of labels, applied to objects that defy clear definition. Drawing inspiration from her experiences in Berlin, MacPhee explores human-scale themes of construction and anxiety, critiquing the 'hard-core unreality' of contemporary news. Her art presents a raw, pre-defined reality, urging viewers to engage with a complex world where even the simplest truths remain elusive.
Key facts
- Medrie MacPhee's exhibition 'What it Is' was held at Von Lintel Gallery
- The show features mostly larger-scale canvases representing a dramatic departure from her previous work
- MacPhee describes the shapes in her paintings as 'futuristic species'
- The paintings include works like 'Big Bang' (2010) and 'Float' (2009)
- The artist's time in Berlin influenced this recent series
- MacPhee cites concern with the 'hard-core unreality' of current news media
- Her palette includes unusual colors like purples, acidic greens, and reds
- The exhibition was reviewed in July 2010
Entities
Artists
- Medrie MacPhee
Institutions
- Von Lintel Gallery
- artcritical
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany