Beginning March I will be exhibiting in “Together” – a group show taking place at New Century Gallery, in Chelsea, New York city. For me, this title takes on multilevel meanings. It’s not just a theme. We are 15 artists, 3 of which exhibiting works created in wire mesh.  “Do you mind?” a friend has just recently asked me. I’m not surprised by the question, I’ve been asked before. But, the answer is the same. Do potters mind that they share clay as their prime medium? Do painters mind that they share oil? True, there is often an advantage in introducing new mediums as the public eye searches for things they haven’t seen before. But can any artist actually claim his way just through the exclusivity of his medium? I would like to think not. Wire mesh is not common, but it’s not my invention either. I can claim rights on my concepts and their execution, but not on my choice of medium. Nor do I want to.  A flat sheet of wire mesh is no more than an empty canvas, a lump of clay. It’s what it is for all artists – a medium. What will evolve from it, the varying forms it will assume when deriving from different hands, hearts and minds – that is each artist’s uniqueness.So, do I mind? No. I’m happy to share the stage with other wire mesh artists, or should I say, other artists using wire mesh. |
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