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Dates: during 1990-1999
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This exhibit consists mainly of large scale abstract paintings, including several diptychs. In them, Bush explores color and paint texture, and the result is a lively and captivating compilation. A number of these pieces have been displayed individually at the Triptych Student Gallery over the past year. But the viewer may better appreciate Bush's craft here, because when several of her works are presented together one can grasp their relation to each other...
...series pieces (a number of diptychs and one triptych) are characterized by an even field of brush strokes, heavy layering of paint and the lack of focal point. In a lesser artist these techniques would seem hackneyed and dull. But Bush's individual brush stroke and dynamic use of color eliminate the potential problem. For example, Untitled I shows a spectrum of vibrant colors painted in brisk, assertive strokes which cover two canvases. The resulting piece has neither a central form nor dominant color. Instead the interplay of colors and the rich texture spread equally over the work, leading...
...whole this series is compelling. The Reds, two canvases painted much in the same style as Untitled I, contrasts with the latter because the colors begin to suggest forms. Orange and yellow hues which are etched onto the canvas side by side in the plane of purple, maroon and red hint at forms, not of anything recognizable but an area distinguished from the rest. This creates an intriguing tension between the equality of all the areas of the painting engendered by the harsh texture of the paint application, and the vague semblance of forms attributable to the proximity of similar...
Among this group of similar works, one disappoints: Celestial Soda Pop. Like soda pop itself, this work is not very inspiring. While retaining Bush's unique texture, it is dominated by white paint which obscures streaks of primary colors. This piece is diminished by its proximity to more vivacious works. In comparison to them, Celestial Soda Pop is bland--perhaps better suited to a hospital waiting room...
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