Suzanne Jackson's Hybrid Art at GAM Milan for Furla Series
The fifth installment of the Furla Series at GAM in Milan highlights the work of Suzanne Jackson, who was born in St. Louis in 1944. A former dancer, she established a gallery in Los Angeles aimed at promoting African American women artists. Now based in Georgia, her artistic journey over the past fifty years encompasses a blend of painting, drawing, and sculpture. The exhibition features 27 pieces, including some specifically created for the museum, designed to engage with natural light and reference modern masters like Segantini. Jackson incorporates recycled materials, repurposing items such as pistachio shells and a broken chair beneath acrylic paint. Key works include 'Future Forest' (2023) and 'anti-canvas' pieces. The show spans five rooms, showcasing works from 'A Black Man's Garden' (1973) to 'Red Top' (2021), developed in collaboration with Fondazione Furla.
Key facts
- Suzanne Jackson is the protagonist of the fifth edition of Furla Series at GAM in Milan.
- Jackson was born in St. Louis in 1944, trained as a dancer, and later opened a gallery in Los Angeles.
- The exhibition features 27 works, some site-specific, designed to interact with natural light.
- Jackson's works incorporate recycled materials like pistachio shells, tiles, and theatrical cardboard.
- The show includes pieces from the 1960s to the present, arranged in five rooms.
- Notable works include 'Future Forest' (2023) and 'Red Top' and 'Quick Jack Slide' (2021).
- Jackson's practice blends painting, drawing, and sculpture, often using waste materials.
- The exhibition dialogues with modern masters such as Segantini and Pellizza da Volpedo.
Entities
Artists
- Suzanne Jackson
- Segantini
- Pellizza da Volpedo
- Andrea Appiani
- Hayez
Institutions
- GAM Milano
- Fondazione Furla
- Furla Series
- Artribune
Locations
- St. Louis
- Missouri
- Alaska
- California
- Los Angeles
- Georgia
- Milan
- Italy