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Barbara Liotta at Reyes + Davis

Oct 2, 2008 

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The Big One
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Barbara being interviewed by Chase Rynd
Barbara Liotta is showing work of great elegance and sheer beauty at Reyes + Davis downtown. The sculptures of granite and string hang from the ceiling and typically form three visual tiers: a top section formed by the column of taut white strings evenly spaced, a middle tier composed of pieces of granite “suspended” in tied string and a third section ( which Barbara properly observes is lyrical) made of the ends of the string cascading freely against the floor. Each piece uses granite of a different color and texture, which makes them look light or heavy, open or imprisoning. There is a piece made with chalk white granite shards that look like they would float up to the ceiling were the strings not containing them – a pretty amazing effect. There is also a stunning large piece that takes up one long wall.
Bridget Reyes has brought some new energy to her quarterly shows. I love that she is holding musical evenings as well as panel discussions to her shows – it’s a notch above the usual artist talks and is appreciated. I look forward to her next idea with anticipation.
 
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