Works by Katie Kameen
Re: Play is a solo exhibition of recent jewelry and sculpture by Katie Kameen. In this collection of colorful abstractions made entirely from secondhand and postconsumer plastics, Kameen focuses on the formal qualities of mass-produced items and how they can communicate intimate aspects of our lives. Through a playful process of cutting, deconstructing, and rearranging forms, Kameen discovers compositions inspired by personal memories and experiences. Unified by a deep interest in the formal language of color and shape, Kameen’s work touches on the challenges and conventions of social engagement. Works in the exhibition contrast two worlds of plastic: the technicolor space of children’s toys, and the neutral sophistication of functional household objects. Combined with a constant theme of playful reinvention, these spaces of childhood and adulthood reveal aspects of how our relationships evolve organically over time.
Image: Precipitate, brooch, 2022, 7.5 x 4 x 1.5”, used plastics, steel pins
Exhibition Dates: April 5th - May 24th, 2024 with an opening reception April 5th, 2024 5 - 8pm.