Michelle Segre's Glittering Rebirth in New York Exhibition
At Derek Eller Gallery, Michelle Segre unveils a vibrant new collection that marks a dazzling resurgence into the untamed, evolving from years of eclectic surrealism. This series features vivid improvisations that merge twisted metals, taut fibers, found objects, and quirky plaster blobs, creating an atmosphere charged with a hint of perilous allure. The artworks evoke the innocent creativity found in children's drawings while showcasing Segre's sharp sculptural expertise. Some pieces incorporate actual bones from previous sculptures, meticulously adorned as relics, their density finely tuned to receive otherworldly signals. Known for her intricate wax enlargements of natural vanitases during the 1990s "return to order," Segre's work resonates with the ecological themes of Roxy Paine, Keith Edmier, and Alexis Rockman, yet reflects the profound weight of Henry Moore. The exhibition is open from June 1 to June 30, 2012, at 615 West 27th Street, New York City.
Key facts
- Michelle Segre has a new exhibition at Derek Eller Gallery
- The exhibition runs from June 1 to June 30, 2012
- Location: 615 West 27th Street, New York City
- Segre was at the forefront of a 1990s "return to order" movement
- Her new work features twisting metals, tensioned fibers, found objects, and plaster
- Some works incorporate bones from earlier sculptures as relics
- Segre's earlier work showed affinity with ecological critiques of Roxy Paine, Keith Edmier, and Alexis Rockman
- Her work channels the traditional gravitas of Henry Moore
Entities
Artists
- Michelle Segre
- Claes Oldenburg
- Paul Thek
- Roxy Paine
- Keith Edmier
- Alexis Rockman
- Henry Moore
Institutions
- Derek Eller Gallery
Locations
- New York City
- United States