small moments

Group exhibition by: 
Adam Frezza + Terri Chiao
Leif Low-Beer
Laura Moriarty
Brent Owens
Esther Ruiz
Paul Wackers

On view: Nov. 4 through Dec. 2, 2017

Brilliant Champions Gallery is thrilled to present “small moments” a group show featuring sculptures by Adam Frezza + Terri Chiao, Leif Low-Beer, Laura Moriarty, Brent Owens, Esther Ruiz and Paul Wackers. The shelf-sized sculptures harmonize in small groupings with a palpable tension between maximalism and minimalism, where passion and gut instinct meet precision and meditation. Opening November 4, 2017 and on view through December 2nd, 2017.

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CHIAOZZA

Jim
Acrylic and rubber tubing on paper pulp and plaster with painted concrete base
9 x 5 x 9”

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CHIAOZZA

Three Nuggets
Acrylic and rubber tubing on paper pulp and pigmented concrete base
4 x 6.5 x 2”

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ADAM FREZZA + TERRI CHIAO

Squiggle Paddle
Acrylic and rubber tubing on paper pulp and plaster with painted concrete base
11 x 8 x 13”

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CHIAOZZA

Peedledink
Acrylic and rubber tubing on paper pulp with pigmented concrete base
2.5 x 2.5 x 4"

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CHIAOZZA

Squozen Aqua Lump
Acrylic and rubber tubing on paper pulp with pigmented concrete base
3 x 3 x 4"

CHIAOZZA

Wing Nut Willow
Acrylic, graphite on paper pulp and plaster with painted concrete base|
9 x 5 x 7”

 

 
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PAUL WACKERS

 Bri Dye
Oil, paint, glaze, spray paint on stoneware
9 x 4 x 6”

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PAUL WACKERS

Figures
Oil, paint, and glaze on stoneware
7 x 11 x 5”

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PAUL WACKERS

Thoughts
Glaze on stoneware
6 x 6 x 5”

 

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PAUL WACKERS

Geode
Stoneware, glaze, silver leaf and ink
Dimensions variable

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PAUL WACKERS

 Pressed Woodstock
Stoneware and glaze on stoneware
2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5”

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PAUL WACKERS

Stone Head
Glaze on stoneware, wooden rod, and ink
14 x 7 x 5”

 
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LEIF LOW-BEER

Media induced compulsion passive traumatic relaxation (MICPTR)
Mixed media
15” x 1.5” x 16”

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LEIF LOW-BEER

Tangible durable reminder of hight achieved. 
Mixed media
18.5” x 6” x 32.5”

 

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LEIF LOW-BEER

Location 11 (noted and documented).
Mixed media
18” x 3.5” x 10”

 
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LAURA MORIARTY

Churches, 1
Pigmented beeswax, black sand, powdered charcoal, corroded metal
13 x 8 x 11"

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LAURA MORIARTY

Pair
Pigmented beeswax
approx. 7 x 5 x 3.25 inches each

 
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BRENT OWENS

A Humdinger
Wood and acrylic paint
10.5 x 8 x 3"

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BRENT OWENS

Sud Buster
Wood, acrylic paint, and novelty knife
7 x 22 x 11” (variable)

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BRENT OWENS

Lone Cactus
Wood, acrylic lacquer, cord and plug
13.5 x 6 x 4”

 
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ESTHER RUIZ

Untitled
Cement, glass, green marble
5 x 5 x 7"

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ESTHER RUIZ

Alloy Setting II
Cement, stainless steel, pyrite
4 x 4 x 5”

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ESTHER RUIZ

Tropical
Cement, plexiglas, agate slice, paint
3 x 3 x 4"

 

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ESTHER RUIZ

Hoth II
Cement, plexiglas, bloodstone, quartz, paint
3 x 3 x 2.5”

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ESTHER RUIZ

Another Tomorrow II
Cement, geode, glass
4 x 4 x 4"

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ESTHER RUIZ

Meridian
Cement, plexiglas, agate, paint
3 x 3 x 4”