Robert Baines Redefines Red at SoFA Gallery
October 22, 2007 at 7:00 pmThe jewellery forms of internationally recognized artist Robert Baines on display during Field of Vision all have one idea in common: to re-imagine the “experience of red.” Titled REDEVENT-REDLINE, Baines’ work at SoFA Gallery pushes traditional concepts of jewellery and asks viewers to consider what types of “structured values” are implied in these forms built entirely from wire. Baines describes the resulting patterns of wire as “a repetition of line and space” lacking any “conscious historical references.”
In addition, the color red serves as a point of reference between the jewellery forms and Baines’ remaining pieces in the show, even if this commonality is not obvious at first. REDEVENT-BLOODIER THAN BLACK consists of two brooches and a necklace. One piece from the series, Neckpiece Whiter than Red, is fashioned from wire and is finished entirely with white powdercoat. The result is a contemplation on the meaning and nature of red, intricately rendered and inquisitive. Baines is perhaps so recognized around the world due to his delicate balancing of aesthetics, technique and insight. His works on exhibit at Field of Vision are no exception.
View the Field of Vision exhibition page.