Her freehand, improvisational work has a lightness and fragility borne of its loose imperfection. The quiet intensity of her minimal geometric abstractions composed of fragments and layers give her drawings a sculptural weight. Julia Mangold, Untitled, 2015-0501/0504, 2015, Image courtesy of the artist and Elizabeth Leach GalleryJULIA MANGOLD (GERMANY)Julia Mangold creates smooth works on paper that are clear, spare, and austere. Reminiscent of Wolfgang Laib’s dripped beeswax sculptures and Robert Ryman’s pale squares, her handmade geometries feel uncomplicated and quiet. Mary Simpson, Untitled, 2014, Oil pastel on paper, 25 by 17-3/4 inchesMARY SIMPSON (UNITED STATES)Mary Simpson finds influence in Paul Klee’s watercolors and Alexander Rodchenko’s costume and theater set designs.

Source: Huffington Post December 25, 2017 09:56 UTC