Shape/Shift: Objects and Non-Objectives

In the 1960s a group of American artists, including Sol LeWitt and Donald Judd, embraced the philosophy of non-objective art. By creating highly simplified geometric art out of industrial materials they elevated these to an aesthetic level. Their work became known as minimal art. Non-objective art is a general term that defines abstract art forms that lack adherence to identifiable, quantifiable, and observable characteristics of the living world, in other words, non-representational. “Non-objective art may attempt to visualize the spiritual and can be seen as carrying a moral dimension, standing for virtues like purity and simplicity.” This group show honors the legacy of minimalism, abstract, and non-objective movements. Participating artists: Kate Arslambakova, Hilary Baker, MJ Benson, Renee Bitinas, Erica Bodwell, Annabelle Cone, Rosalind Daniels, Rich Fedorchak, Paul Fowler, Roger Goldenberg, Greg Gorman, Paul Goundrey, Ellen Jonsson, Dasha Kalisz, Carole Kitchel Bellew, Erika Lawlor Schmidt, Molly Leith, Corbett Leith, Mark Lorah, Carole McNamee, Marianne Mullen, Mark O’Neil, Andrew Pinard, Katie Poore, Jane Quimby, Talia Roberts, Lara Ronan, Chris Scott, Marcie Scudder, Nancy Sepe, Madeline Silber, Melissa Lea Simmons, Peggy Smith, Reinhart Sonnenburg, Richard Stamelman, Craig Stockwell, Suzanne Taetzsch, Viscaya Wagner, Daniela Wenzel. Image credit: top L: MJ Benson, Top R: Daniela Wenzel, Bottom R: Suzanne Taetzsch
Date & Time
April 26, 2025
11:00AM - 5:00PM
Location
AVA Gallery and Art Center - Lebanon, NH - 11 Bank street, Lebanon, NH, 03766