CHRISTINE FORRER
2020-07-20Christina Forrer’s vibrant weavings and works on paper explore and excavate conflict as the essence of all relationships, between humans, animals, and the natural world at large. Fairy tales, children’s books, European folklore, Hollywood animation, and 20th century painting and design are some of the myriad influences that Forrer mines and incorporates into her entirely singular style and practice.
In her recent artist’s book, Forrer forges a connection between literature and her creative process, most notably exorcised through her prodigious drawing process. The publication features drawings and details of weavings, as well as notes and doodles populating the margins of The Murder of a Buttercup, a 1913 short story by the German novelist Alfred Döblin that depicts the internal struggles of a shopkeeper after a violent encounter with a flower.
Opposite – Limited edition artist’s book, 2019
Exhibition runs through to September 30th, 2020
Luhring Augustine – Online Viewing Room
Chelsea
531 West 24th Street
NY 10011 New York
