MASK #27

MASK #27

 

SLATE GRAY GALLERY MAY 2021 NEWSLETTER


Many themes that define Bruvel's work culminate in his most recent series, "Bending the Lines." At first glance, we recognize the ever-prevailing human form but are instantly transfixed by the thousands of wooden shafts the comprise the work. The pixelated outlines mimic our complex neural pathways, while his use of gradient color reinforces our minds' interconnectedness. The wood is charred to show the impact of natural phenomena on the physical form and its inherently transient nature, which is transformed by the passage of time, revealing further patterns and detail.