2008 Woodie Awards
Depth Perception provides a different view of art
Amber Henry
Issue date: 10/2/08 Section: Entertainment
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In the exhibit, an array of thousands of beads is set in a variety of shapes against the white display background. This explosion of hues no doubt captivates the viewer. "I love how these small bits of glass reflect light, shifting and changing the visual dynamics of the sculpture in ways not possible with other media," reported Gorlitzz of her artwork.
The variations of bead combinations are incredibly intricate. Gorlitzz's palette includes hundreds of colors with different linings, sizes, and treatments. The artist works on impulse by intertwining and shaping the color so that it mirrors her memories, associations, and imagination. Gorlitzz explains: "By working in this way, the sculpture maintains an organic feel, with an edge." Her collection is undeniably edgy with pieces labeled Missing Link, Little Wound, and Vessel.
Materials featured in Gorlitzz's exhibit include glass, cord, silicone, acrylic, plastic tubing, metal wire, plastic, and a needle. Chandeliers and jellyfish made of these textiles come to life as if they really are what their titles suggest. Walking through the exhibit, you may wonder about the creation process of these extensive pieces. Gorlitzz is a master of the sculpture art, as her work blatantly shows.
Graduating from Cornell University in 1970 with her B.F.A. in sculpture and then attending graduate studies at University of Maryland College Park, Gorlitzz has an educated mind's eye. She attended the University of Maryland as a special student with the Department of Art under Anne Truitt. Traveling with her exhibit, Gorlitzz also showcases in Maryland, Virginia, and near her own home galleries in Washington, D.C.
The "Depth Perception" exhibit will be open until October 19th. The Aughinbaugh Gallery is located downstairs in Climenhaga Fine Arts Center and is open Monday-Thursday from 9:00am until 4:00pm, Friday from 9:00am until 9:00pm, and Sunday from 2:00pm until 5:00pm. You can also check out the gallery's website: http://www.messiah.edu/schools/arts/aughinbaugh/ or any of the posters for this exhibit floating around campus for more information. The website for Gorlitzz's exhibit can be found at www.gailgorlitzz.com. Take time to culture yourself in this world of art.
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