Gladys Poorte: Amazon I

July 10 - July 26,2023

From TANK Space: "Gladys Poorte’s work process has always included building elaborate models with a variety of materials: paper, board, wood, wire and recycled and found objects. Building these models is a way of three dimensional drawing which Poorte uses as reference for paintings, drawings and photographs. Lately the models have become installations that are exhibited alongside the other work. “Amazon I” is an installation that was built out of Amazon boxes using deep ocean creatures as reference. These creatures are arranged in an imaginary deep ocean community together with seemingly man-made structures. The work addresses notions of consumerism and its impact on climate change and the environment."

Reception: July 14, 2023 | 6-8 pm

TANK Space at Spring Street Studio 1824 Spring Street
Houston, Texas 77007
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