Ratio 1:12, a new exhibition opening at E11even 2 will commemorate the 4 year anniversary of the contemporary gallery. The opening reception is November 17th from 5-9p during the 3rd Friday events at 78th St. Studios.
Owners; Christina, Billy, and R!ch set out to make a new body of work for the occasion. Each artist/owner created 12 works that were similar but slightly different, hence the ratio of 1:12. (Not to mention the 1:12 is a pun on the galleries name). Each artist explains their approach to the exhibition.
R!ch – “I created a variety of sunsets and seasonal color changes around Cleveland’s iconic Guardian bridge for my series. The initial idea sprouted from asking myself what could I do thematically around the number 12? And the idea of 12 months/seasons emerged as well as a clock having 12 morning hours and 12 evening hours. So my series shows those changes in the form of times of the day and months. I like to think of them as paintings of sunsets/sunrises during the year. There’s nothing more peaceful then watching the sun rise and set.”
Christina – “I took a photo trip to Nevada this past March. While shooting in one of my favorite locations, El Dorado Mining Town, I decided to photograph the front grills of some of the vehicles. The cars of yesterday had such a presence and demanded attention. Many of the grills were large and prestigious while some are modest and obscure.”
Billy – “The first thing that came to mind was the months of the year. I’m approaching each of my works as one of the 12 months, basing its color pallet on the temperature of the month (as seen by living in Cleveland, OH). Cleveland is known for having random weather patterns and heat waves/cold fronts that contradict the assumed seasonal temperatures or forecast.”
Stop out for a sneak peak of “RATIO 1:12” during E11even 2 day or during the opening reception on November 17th.
