Michelle Forsyth, AFTER : Works On Paper

FEBRUARY 26 - APRIL 9, 2011

AFTER one of the solo exhibitions at  Pentimenti Gallery features  new works by Michelle Forsyth. There are small works on paper and a large installation.

Although the patterns and rhythm of her works on paper are interesting we were struck by the dimensional piece featured in our photograph. The layers along with pattern were musical and intriguing. It brought forward the dimensionality we longed for in the paper works. There is a different conversation taking place in this piece that resembles a sequined dress. The shadow play is surprising and thrilling too. See it for yourself and tell us what you think.

About the artist:
Michelle Forsyth holds an MFA from Rutgers University (New Brunswick, NJ) and a BFA from the University of Victoria (Victoria, BC). She has exhibited widely at venues including: the Hunterdon Museum of Art, Clinton, NJ; the Charleston Heights Arts Center, Las Vegas, NV; Deluge Contemporary Art, Victoria, BC; Mercer Union Toronto, ON; the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, Spokane, WA and the
Kirkland Art Center, Seattle, WA. She has been the recipient of grants from the Canada Council for the Arts and Artist Trust, and was recently awarded second prize in the William and Dorothy Yeck Young Painters Competition, Oxford, OH. Forsyth’s work is featured in books including: the Anthology of Art: in Theory and Dialogue, edited by Jochen Gerz, and Carte Blanche, Vol. 2- Painting. She is also represented by Zaum Projects, Lisbon, Portugal and Arcade Art & Editions, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.

Gallery Hours
Tuesday by appointment
Wednesday - Friday: 11 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: noon to 5 PM

Pentimenti Gallery
145 north second street
philadelphia, pa 19106