Hedwige Jacobs: Moving Boxes

October 25 - December 28,2024

From Anya Tish Gallery: "Anya Tish Gallery is thrilled to present Moving Boxes, the second solo exhibition by Dutch American artist Hedwige Jacobs. This highly anticipated show brings together a new collection of whimsical, interactive animations, intricate drawings, and an immersive installation. This latest body of work expands on the artist’s ongoing investigation of isolation and togetherness and is inspired by her time living in Indonesia, particularly the overwhelming abundance of delivery boxes. Jacobs’ artwork is marked by meticulous attention to detail, often employing simple forms and repetition to create works that are both visually compelling and deeply introspective. Jacobs’ work has been praised for its minimalist beauty and profound exploration of human community, where silence and noise coexist, and individuality is constantly negotiated within the collective experience. Through new relatable and engaging artworks, Jacobs continues to skillfully portray the subtleties of the human experience, inviting viewers to explore the complexities of social interaction and personal space. From the Artist: “I’m drawn to everything paper, especially cardboard boxes, and I want to draw on them. The intimate act of sending physical letters is slowly disappearing, yet the number of packages and boxes being sent is increasing. While living in Indonesia, I was confronted by the widespread use of paper boxes in everyday consumption. I began collecting boxes that caught my eye - those with unique colors, designs, or layouts. Boxes have a mostly practical purpose: protecting, moving, shipping, collecting, and so on. But they also have symbolic meaning. Often, I find the boxes more intriguing and interesting than the contents they carry. I’m drawn to being sustainable in the use of my materials, upcycling and minimizing environmental impact. I’ve drawn on numerous collected boxes, creating micro worlds that come alive for a few seconds.” About the Artist: Hedwige Jacobs (b. 1971, Singapore) is a Dutch American artist, currently based in Singapore. She holds a BFA from the Royal Academy of Arts, The Hague, Netherlands (1994), and an MFA from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (2004). Her work has been shown at Moody Center for the Arts at Rice University, Houston, TX; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY; Women & Their Work, Austin, TX; ISA Art Gallery, Jakarta, Indonesia; Box 13 ArtSpace, Houston, TX; Blaffer Art Museum, Houston, TX; DiverseWorks, Houston, TX; Lawndale Art Center, Houston, TX; the Amarillo Museum of Art, Amarillo, TX; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.; The Drawing Center, New York, NY; Friedman Benda, New York, NY; Red Dot Design Museum, Singapore; DAiS at Galeri Utama, Singapore; ION Art Gallery in Singapore. Her work can be found in numerous museums, along with private and corporate collections such as the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, TX; The Netherlands Embassy, Singapore; Ernst & Young, London, England; VSB, The Hague, Netherlands. Jacobs' work was part of a public art installation at The Discovery Green Conservancy in Houston in 2020, and it was featured in CURRENTS New Media, Santa Fe, NM in 2022."

Reception: October 25, 2024 | 6-8 pm

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