N. Dash's 'and Water' at Site Santa Fe explores earth and vibration through conceptual naturalism

N. Dash's exhibit titled 'and Water' at Site Santa Fe in New Mexico showcases paintings created on local earth applied to jute, positioned at eye level. Utilizing hues such as muted green sage and cobalt sourced from the Rio Grande, Dash paints and carves on this foundation. The exhibition's name references Dash's previous 2022 show 'earth' at SMAK in Ghent, hinting at a connection to adobe, a key material of the Southwest. Dash introduces human artifacts as 'provisional architecture,' turning canvases into structural entities. Silkscreened images echo human touch vibrations, resembling cosmic nebulae. The show pays homage to New Mexico artists like Agnes Martin and Bruce Nauman, delving into conceptual naturalism. Dash refrains from using explanatory text, highlighting the ineffable. Emma Kunz (1892–1963) employed a pendulum for her drawings, uncovering electromagnetic properties at the Emma Kunz Grotto.