Take a non-linear journey at Houston Sculptor Tracey Meyer’s What Shapes Us exhibit at Archway Gallery from Saturday, November 7 to Thursday, December 3, 2020.
Archway Gallery’s latest monthly exhibit, What Shapes Us showcases Tracey Meyer’s newest sculptures in her third solo exhibition (and her first at the popular gallery in Montrose).
Meyer employs rag paper, wood, and ceramic to create sculptures which each represent an imagined individual’s existence. Momentous or calamitous events are represented by the physical shaping of the whole sculptural form. Each cut and bend in the artwork represents a decision in that person’s story, a response to an experience, or a choice that had to be made.
The resulting artwork portrays the non-linear nature of an individual’s journey, and how it is made up of many experiences—large and small, easy and difficult. Whether the life appears relatively tranquil or rather tumultuous, the work exposes the internal dialogue that shapes it.
About Tracey Meyer
Raised in Australia, Tracey Meyer has lived in Houston on and off since 1997. During this time, she attended the MFAH Glassell School of Art and achieved the Certificate of Art in painting and sculpture. She’s a keen observer of the natural world and, inspired by the building blocks of nature, her work aims to utilize shapes and repetition to examine the relationship between order and complexity.
Virtual Artist Talk & Virtual Exhibition
Archway Gallery will present a virtual edition of its traditional opening reception and artist talk online, premiering on Saturday, November 6, 2020 at 6:30pm.
The reception and artist talk are free to watch on Archway Gallery’s Facebook page. Click here to watch or for more information.
The exhibit itself will also be displayed virtually at Archway Gallery’s online store from Saturday, November 6 to Thursday, December 3, 2020. Click here to view Archway Gallery’s online store.
Appointment Viewing on Weekdays for What Shapes Us
To see the exhibition by appointment from Mondays through Thursdays, contact the gallery in advance to arrange a private tour for 10 people or less. Email [email protected] for details.
Social Distancing & COVID-19
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Before heading out, take time to familiarize with your destination’s requirements or restrictions at this moment, and be sure to contact them ahead of time with any questions or concerns.
What Shapes Us Exhibition at Archway Gallery
- Dates: Saturday, November 7 to Thursday, December 3, 2020
- Times: Friday and Saturday 10am to 6pm; Sunday 1pm to 5pm
- Appointment Viewings: Private viewings for groups of 10 or fewer are available by appointment only on Mondays through Thursdays through Thursday, December 3, 2020. Email [email protected] for details.
- Location: Archway Gallery, 2305 Dunlavy Street, Houston, TX 77006
- Admission: Free. Click here for more information.
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