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.
CHIAOZZA
Jim
Acrylic and rubber tubing on paper pulp and plaster with painted concrete base
9 x 5 x 9”
CHIAOZZA
Three Nuggets
Acrylic and rubber tubing on paper pulp and pigmented concrete base
4 x 6.5 x 2”
ADAM FREZZA + TERRI CHIAO
Squiggle Paddle
Acrylic and rubber tubing on paper pulp and plaster with painted concrete base
11 x 8 x 13”
CHIAOZZA
Peedledink
Acrylic and rubber tubing on paper pulp with pigmented concrete base
2.5 x 2.5 x 4"
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”
PAUL WACKERS
Bri Dye
Oil, paint, glaze, spray paint on stoneware
9 x 4 x 6”
PAUL WACKERS
Figures
Oil, paint, and glaze on stoneware
7 x 11 x 5”
PAUL WACKERS
Thoughts
Glaze on stoneware
6 x 6 x 5”
PAUL WACKERS
Geode
Stoneware, glaze, silver leaf and ink
Dimensions variable
PAUL WACKERS
Pressed Woodstock
Stoneware and glaze on stoneware
2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5”
PAUL WACKERS
Stone Head
Glaze on stoneware, wooden rod, and ink
14 x 7 x 5”
LEIF LOW-BEER
Media induced compulsion passive traumatic relaxation (MICPTR)
Mixed media
15” x 1.5” x 16”
LEIF LOW-BEER
Tangible durable reminder of hight achieved.
Mixed media
18.5” x 6” x 32.5”
LEIF LOW-BEER
Location 11 (noted and documented).
Mixed media
18” x 3.5” x 10”
LAURA MORIARTY
Churches, 1
Pigmented beeswax, black sand, powdered charcoal, corroded metal
13 x 8 x 11"
LAURA MORIARTY
Pair
Pigmented beeswax
approx. 7 x 5 x 3.25 inches each
BRENT OWENS
A Humdinger
Wood and acrylic paint
10.5 x 8 x 3"
BRENT OWENS
Sud Buster
Wood, acrylic paint, and novelty knife
7 x 22 x 11” (variable)
BRENT OWENS
Lone Cactus
Wood, acrylic lacquer, cord and plug
13.5 x 6 x 4”
ESTHER RUIZ
Untitled
Cement, glass, green marble
5 x 5 x 7"
ESTHER RUIZ
Alloy Setting II
Cement, stainless steel, pyrite
4 x 4 x 5”
ESTHER RUIZ
Tropical
Cement, plexiglas, agate slice, paint
3 x 3 x 4"
ESTHER RUIZ
Hoth II
Cement, plexiglas, bloodstone, quartz, paint
3 x 3 x 2.5”
ESTHER RUIZ
Another Tomorrow II
Cement, geode, glass
4 x 4 x 4"
ESTHER RUIZ
Meridian
Cement, plexiglas, agate, paint
3 x 3 x 4”