In their two-person exhibition at Uprise Art, artists Devon Reina and Arielle Zamora utilize the conceit of the grid as a flexible framework, a guiding principle that is ultimately abandoned in favor of materiality and expressive mark-making.
Zamora’s works are created by smoothing gypsum-based joint compound and oil paint over wooden panels. After meticulously preparing the substrate, Zamora …
Zamora’s works are created by smoothing gypsum-based joint compound and oil paint over wooden panels. After meticulously preparing the substrate, Zamora carves into the surface with an etching tool, creating recessed channels that reveal the layers below. The surface is then flooded with cold wax medium, imbuing the pigment with a matte luster. Working …
