As a connoisseur of art, who has wandered through galleries from the bustling streets of Paris to the tranquil landscapes of Provence, I can confidently say that Hunter Potter‘s latest exhibition, The Pasture, is a breath of fresh, pine-scented air. This man has taken forgotten logs and transformed them into enchanting, expressive beings that exude warmth, playfulness, and camaraderie.
Hunter Potter’s newest performance starts off in a rustic lumber yard situated in Upstate New York. Here, he established a tent and dedicated numerous months to transforming storm-stricken logs and branches into living entities. Now, his motley team is about to premiere in “The Pasture“, opening at SHRINE’s New York branch.
Here, these once-forgotten logs have been given new life. Each piece stretches its limbs wide and tilts its head, beaming with a unique character and a hint of their ‘woodland past.’ They radiate an atmosphere of fun and camaraderie through their graceful shapes.
The pieces such as “I’m Looking Through You” and “John Doe,” were fashioned from assorted chunks, roughly hewn with chainsaws, smoothed using various grinding and sanding tools, and assembled without the need for nails, screws, or any other type of fastener. On the other hand, sculptures like “Jeff at the Jazz Club” were crafted from a single piece of wood. The collection is characterized by small patterns of “bow tie” inlay, designed to minimize cracking in the wood and showcase the natural beauty of the material.
In the words of Shrine, “As Geppetto breathed life into Pinocchio, Hunter Potter’s human-like beings are lovingly crafted.” Rather than strictly replicating any human image, this vibrant family seems more like a motley crew of outcasts and eccentrics, oblivious to the extraordinary spirit and allure that they possess.
The Pasture will be on view from December 13, 2024 through January 25, 2025 in New York.
SHRINE NYC
368 Broadway,
New York, NY 10013
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2024-12-11 01:56