Within the compartments of re-conceived wooden crates or cut sculptures that open to reveal inner forms, Adrian Landon Brooks and Jaime Molina explore the possibilities of found materials in mixed media sculptures and paintings. The Artists’ Duo Exhibition Not a man of man bee Preacher gallery highlights their related but unique approaches.
Brooks brings materials to life through collaging and layering, with the help of daring lines, color and pattern to suggest holy symbols and to combine a feeling of novelty with age. Molina cuts his “Cuttys” from Hunks of Timber, pounding pieces of nails to suggest the hair and beards of solemn male figures.
An enigmatic narrative undercurrent continues Not a man of manWhile both artists draw on folk art and vessels to explore geometry and assembly techniques. Realized figures and animal-human hybrids nod to the metaphysical in the pieces of Brooks, while the thoughtful figures of Molina use the mysterious consciousness.
The show emphasizes how Brooks and Molina have created “a shared world that feels both old and brand new-a thoughtful mix of mysticism, memory and hand carved,” says the gallery.
Not a man of man Open on 8 May and will continue until May 29 in Austin. Find more about the galleries website.
