Susan Munoz
USA (United States)
http://www.susanmunoz.com
Kunstart: Malerei
Technik: Mischtechnik
Stil: Abstrakt
Vita / Lebenslauf:
My work explores the repetition of shapes across scale. I am particularly interested in the circle, as it is fundamental to such a broad array of disciplines and applications. Other shapes that have been important to my work include branching networks, spirals and grids.
The circular form plays a crucial role in biological, geological and cosmological surface mechanics - that of minimizing surface area for self-protection. If you mix oil and water, for example, the oil (which has greater surface energy) will form a circle to minimize its surface area. Cell clusters will always meet at a junction forming three 120 degree angles, which minimizes and equalizes surface energy for all three cells. In polar regions, ice gradually thickens in areas to form a network of circular shapes called pancake ice. Galaxies are not randomly distributed in space but rather are collected into clusters and superclusters, leaving large circular voids that are empty of stars. Because it follows the self-similar cluster distribution of foam on ocean waves, the pattern of galaxy distribution is referred to as 'cosmic foam.'
The circle is also a powerful conceptual symbol. String theory proposes the idea that at the tiniest level our world may be composed entirely of vibrating circular strings. And, of course, the circle is an ancient and universal symbol of unity, wholeness, infinity and the feminine spirit.
I also enjoy experimenting with materials. I try to use the physical and chemical properties of the materials I work with to mimic the aesthetic and symbolic qualities of the subject matter - for example, mixing oil- and water-based paints.
Recent work has examined the elegant patterns of melting of polar ice, galaxy formation, subatomic particle paths, breast cancer tumors, the transmission of the AIDS virus and the Yellow Fever virus. I am currently pursuing a body of work exploring geological formations and volcanic activity.
Aktivitäten / Ausstellungen:
born
Bronxville, NY 1972
education
Dartmouth College � BA magna cum laude Phi Beta Kappa in art history and Italian literature 1992 � Hanover, NH
Harvard University� MBA in Social Enterprise � 1998 � Boston, MA
School of Visual Arts � Summer Residency � 2002 � New York, NY
exhibitions
2008
Los Angeles Center for Digital Art � Snap to Grid � Los Angeles, CA
Joslin Diabetes Center Art Files � Art of the Week � Cambridge, MA
2007
James Cohan Gallery � Postcards from the Edge � NYC
Pfizer, Inc. Corporate Headquarters � Landscapes of Today�s Science � NYC
Blütenweiss � Anonymous Drawings 6 � Berlin
Moti Hassan Gallery � Four Handed Lift � NYC
CUE Art Foundation � New �07 � NYC
American Museum of Natural History - International Polar Weekend � NYC
2006
ABC No Rio � Clothesline Show � NYC
Montgomery Center for the Arts - Science as Muse � Skillman, NJ
Artists Space � Night of 1000 Drawings � NYC
Metropolitan Pavilion - GLAAD OUT Auction � NYC
Flux Factory � Works on Paper � Long Island City, NY
CUE Art Foundation � Nurturing the Edge � NYC
A.I.R. Gallery � Wish You Were Here V � NYC
Los Angeles Center for Digital Art � Snap to Grid � Los Angeles, CA
2005
Soho20 Chelsea � Small Works Invitational � NYC
AWOL Gallery / Project Spaceman � Square Foot � Brooklyn
Artists Space � Night of 1000 Drawings � NYC
Robert Miller Gallery � Postcards from the Edge � NYC
Los Angeles Center for Digital Art � Snap to Grid � Los Angeles, CA
Tribes Gallery � Yard Sale � NYC
A.I.R. Gallery � Wish You Were Here IV � NYC
The Living Art Gallery � Wrestling Elephant Thoughts � NYC
Spike Gallery � Nurturing the New �05 � NYC
2004
Artists Space � Night of 1000 Drawings � NYC
Asterisk Art Project � Found Art and Collage Show � Brooklyn
Local Project � Cultural Shock � Long Island City, NY
A.I.R. Gallery � Wish You Were Here III � NYC
Exit Art - Public.exe: Public Execution � NYC
Las Cruces Museum of Fine Art � Wish You Were Here � Las Cruces, NM
Courthouse Gallery � Equilibrium � NYC
2003
Soho20 Chelsea � Small Works Invitational � NYC
Artists Space � Night of 1000 Drawings � NYC
The Barrett Art Center � New Directions �03 � Poughkeepsie, NY
D.U.M.B.O. - Art Under the Bridge � Brooklyn
re:place Gallery � The Dynamical Heart: New Work by Susan Muñoz � NYC
Soho20 Chelsea � 9th Annual International Exhibition of Women�s Art � NYC
Courthouse Gallery � Bike Art 2003 � NYC
2002
D.U.M.B.O. - Art Under the Bridge � Brooklyn
School of Visual Arts � Summer Residency Group Show � NYC
Lunatarium � D.U.M.B.O. Art Expo I � Brooklyn
2001 D.U.M.B.O. - Art Under the Bridge � Brooklyn
honors
2005
Winner, Nerve.com Emerging Photographer Contest
2004
Featured Member, Art & Science Collaborations Inc. (ASCI)
Featured Alumni, Dartmouth College Alumni Magazine
2003
Winner, Barrett Art Center Juried Show
Winner, Soho20 Chelsea Juried Show
collections
Corcoran Group
Museum of Modern Art
New York Stock Exchange
Paramount Pictures
Saatchi & Saatchi
directories
Art & Design Online
Artists Space
Available Art
ImageKind
NeoImages
Nurture Art
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Electron Flower
Malerei
Mischtechnik
106 x 106 x 5 cm
2002
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