The July fireworks have passed but Joella March’s neon curatorial sparks are still lighting up the walls of Bleicher/Golightly this month. Jumping up and down, chattering your name and running across the floor you’d think the art would give off kinetic energy, however, March’s magical pairing of the work and the music of OTO had an amazingly calming almost hypnotic effect, that left one completely relaxed and at ease in the space.
After taking in the complete sensory experience, one could almost close your eyes and be serenaded by the rest of the musical line up of the evening which included The Year Zero and Familiar Trees.
Stephen Anderson
March keeps her curating close to home, including her partner’s work, Stephen Anderson and others who show with her at the Museum of Neon Art. The work together on the wall exists and mingle like a community.
David Brakow
Perhaps my most adored piece in the show was the vibrating man sculpture made of many miniatures childhood toys. I engaged a conversation about whether this was “creepy” or not and for me, it was comforting because the toys brought back fond memories of goody bags from birthday parties long gone. Of course, it depends which decade you call your childhood.
March’s beloved Cabinet piece was a part of this show with an added neon element which complemented the theme, however, I dare say, the Suitcase stole this one. Kyle Chew’s understated blue Suitcase sat unassuming on the floor, until it began to move and literally interact with the audience around it.
March succeeds in engaging her audience and leaving us sated.
“TURNED ON” – A Survey Of Kinetic & Light Based Art will be on display from now until July 23, 2010 @ Bleicher/Golightly.
Kyle Chew
Very cool work!
xoxox,
CC