conversion
NEW INSTALLATIONS BY Kelcy Chase Folsom
OCTOBER 22- NOVEMBER 21 | whitespec
NEW INSTALLATIONS BY Kelcy Chase Folsom
OCTOBER 22- NOVEMBER 21 | whitespec
Conversion, an exhibition by Kelcy Chase Folsom opened on Thursday evening, October 22 at whitespec. Folsom’s intention is to tackle the process of deconstruction, rebirth and destruction. For over two years, Chase collected cast off shards and other discarded ceramic objects that covered his studio floor. Folsom had a choice, either dump the pieces or work with them. He chose the later and began sculpting the mass of stacked and strategically placed objects and by doing so, reconstructed a new aesthetic. He recorded this process with drawings and photographs. After the completion of each sculpture, he then smashed it to bits with a hammer. Next, he carefully and meticulously sieved and separated the materials into various gradients ranging from pebble-size to that of a fine powder therefore returning the ceramic to its original state. Five wall installations document Kelcy Chase Folsom’s very unique approach to working with clay.
