On our walking tour yesterday, before all the shows change over, we stopped by LG Tripp. The show features two versions of aggressive by Plamen Veltchev and Alison Stigora. Veltchev's feature sharp machine made objects while Stigora's are made of ominous yet less threatening wood.

The huge installation in the back room will surprise you. Go and experience this show before it closes. We'd love to know what you think.

You won't come out of this show without an opinion.

January 21 – February 26, 2011

from the release:

Plamen Veltchev’s drawings depict the artist’s visual renderings of his thoughts and internal unrest concerning the conflicts between mankind and larger forces. His massive images of “apocalyptic foresight” force the viewer to confront mankind’s impending, yet unforeseeable future that he envisions as technological catastrophe. The drawings’ shear power radiates from the building up of intricate lines and forms to create the complex images. The combination of abstracted space and weapons of destruction jump off the page unconstrained by the boundaries of the paper.

Alison Stigora’s site-specific installation is constructed from stacked charred wood branches, which have survived the artist’s burning process and are revitalized through the creation of her sculptural work. Through the use of organic materials and the unique process of construction, Stigora explores the energy embodied in destruction and creation. The show also includes a selection of Stigora’s gouache and graphite drawings. Closely related to her charred wood sculpture, her drawings bear the mark of the artist’s hand on paper, and focus on imagery that expands the visual possibilities of interwoven branchlike lines.