While we were checking out First Friday at the ICA last week, Jack and I caught a closer look at Jeffrey Gibson’s ongoing exhibit (Love Song), which we had admittedly skimmed through on our last visit.
I had enjoyed Gibson’s colorful, geometric paintings on drum heads before, but had missed the trapezoidal stretched-hide works on the far wall – and I’m a fan.
The ICA notes that Gibson, “deftly combine[s] geometric abstract painting with the traditional craft materials of his Native American heritage,” and I can’t disagree. The hide as a canvas affords a beautiful effect with acrylic paint, and the slightly off-kilter framing of the Love Song pieces struck me.
When I had a chance to look for more from this artist, I came across more of his sculpture work, including a series of adorned punching bags – though definitely less practical in our living room, I enjoy these quite a bit as well.
For more from Gibson, visit his site and tumblr blog, and stop by the ICA to see the Love Song exhibit in person through July 7.
image credits: 1-Union Jack Creative; 2-ICA/Boston; 3,4,5-Marc Straus Gallery
