Implicit Grid: Riddhi Patel, MFA Painting
Riddhi Patel, details from Crevices within, 2021; ink, graphite and masking tape on paper, 30”x22”
2023–24 Gallery Information
FAB Gallery, 1-1 Fine Arts Building
University of Alberta
(780) 492-2081
gallery@ualberta.ca
Gallery Hours
Tuesday to Friday from 11:00am–5:00pm
Saturday from 12:00pm–3:00pm
Admission is free.
Second floor gallery can only be accessed by stairs at this time. We apologize for this significant barrier to access.
Implicit Grid: Riddhi Patel, MFA Painting
October 10 – November 03, 2023
FAB Gallery
Second Floor
Reception
University of Alberta faculty, staff, students and invited guests
Thursday Nov 2
7:00–9:00pm
FAB Gallery
About the Show
The Implicit Grid encompasses a collection of artworks that center around inherent sensitivities and the use of repetition to foster a conducive mental ambiance. It grapples with questions such as 'How does the eye visually experience a touch?' and 'How does one visually interpret a sound?'.
From the lens of a visitor and newcomer to Canada, Edmonton (Treaty 6 Territory) has generously offered visual discoveries of repetition in daily observations of land and architecture. Drawing from my knowledge as a Kathak dancer, this body of work conceptually informs and integrates my practice with these observations.
The grid serves as a foundational element within my work. Reflecting on its presence as a ubiquitous feature within every surrounding, it occupies every space and terrain, leaving no room for escape. In a sense, grids have shaped the constructed ecosystem. Considering the grid as the epitome of the constructed landscape, I explore its sensibilities and aesthetic perspectives by drawing various analogies.
Moving beyond the physical structure of the grids, I delve into its more profound significance as a system that aligns with the orderly arrangement of movements and beats found in classical Kathak dance. My work navigates the space between the physical presence of the grid and its implied meanings, thus fostering a dialogue that transcends mere visual representation.
About the Artist:
Riddhi Patel is a visual artist and a newcomer in Edmonton, situated on Treaty 6 Territory. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts with a specialization in Painting from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India. Riddhi's artistic exploration is deeply rooted in the subtle intricacies found within grids. Drawing inspiration from her daily observations, architectural influences, and her background as a Kathak dancer, she weaves a rich tapestry of analogies within her work. Her artistic process encompasses various painting techniques, often employing repetition as a method to create a diverse array of mark-making. Her work navigates the space between the physical presence of the grid and its implied meanings, creating a dialogue that transcends mere visual representation.
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- Emerging Practices: Celebrating Visual Art Certificate Students
- The Institution of Knowledge
- I don't know how, but I'm taller: 2023 Bachelor of Fine Arts Graduation Show
- in flux: 2023 Bachelor of Design Graduation Show
- Know Thyself as a Virtual Reality
- The Alcuin Society Awards for Excellence in Book Design in Canada (2020 or 2021)
- Jill Miller: FUTURE PERFECT
- Yilu Xing, MFA Printmaking: 吃得开 eat the open
- Transitional Impressions: Visualizing Environmental Change
- alissa rossi, MFA Printmaking: The View From Where
- Chelsey Campbell, MFA Printmaking: all of us, also