Susan Bee's 1970s Photograms Exhibition at Southfirst Gallery in Brooklyn

From January 10 to February 22, 2015, Southfirst gallery in Brooklyn, located at 60 N 6th Street, showcased Susan Bee's exhibition titled "Photograms and Altered Photos from the 1970s." The display comprised small, unframed artworks produced during and following Bee's graduate research on László Moholy-Nagy and Man Ray. Utilizing found objects, these pieces were transformed into ethereal shapes through photogram techniques, with a grayscale palette that included hand-tinted works. The exhibition featured thematic groups, such as a series inspired by microbes, pieces reminiscent of Anna Atkins's botanical prints, and a minimalist arrangement of overlapping triangles echoing Josef Albers. Notably, Untitled (ca. 1979) presented blurred fern-like cross-sections. This exhibition underscored Bee's artistic development. For inquiries, the gallery can be reached at 718 599 4884.