COUNTERWEIGHT
CATACOMBS GALLERY
May 22, 2025 to July 18, 2025
In her latest series of work, Marianne Lovink explores the dynamic relationship between sculptural form and its embellishment. She is fascinated by the visual language of mark making and the limitless expressive potential found in repetitive motifs, which has evolved over millennia. This investigation is deeply influenced by the interplay of positive and negative space, and the tension that arises when a motif both conforms to and resists the sculptural form. This tension engages the viewer and activates the eye, inviting further contemplation. While Lovink’s meticulous craftsmanship, restrained palette, and use of tactile materials remain a consistent element of her practice, she has recently expanded her use of color to provide further visual complexity and enrich the overall composition.
RSVP for the opening reception on Thursday, May 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the link below:
Click HERE for more information on gallery hours and private appointments.
COUNTERWEIGHT
CATACOMBS GALLERY
May 22, 2025 to July 18, 2025
In her latest series of work, Marianne Lovink explores the dynamic relationship between sculptural form and its embellishment. She is fascinated by the visual language of mark making and the limitless expressive potential found in repetitive motifs, which has evolved over millennia. This investigation is deeply influenced by the interplay of positive and negative space, and the tension that arises when a motif both conforms to and resists the sculptural form. This tension engages the viewer and activates the eye, inviting further contemplation. While Lovink’s meticulous craftsmanship, restrained palette, and use of tactile materials remain a consistent element of her practice, she has recently expanded her use of color to provide further visual complexity and enrich the overall composition.
RSVP for the opening reception on Thursday, May 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the link below:
Click HERE for more information on gallery hours and private appointments.
Marianne Lovink, a Chicago-based artist of Dutch/English ancestry was born in North Carolina and raised in Canada. She earned a BFA with honors from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, and further expanded her artistic practice as an artist-in-residence at The Banff Centre in Alberta. With an extensive exhibition history in both public and commercial galleries, Lovink has participated in prominent art fairs across Canada, the United States, and Europe. Her work has garnered recognition through numerous arts council grants and has been featured in several large-scale, site-specific public art projects in Philadelphia and Toronto. Her works are held in both public and private collections.
Marianne Lovink, a Chicago-based artist of Dutch/English ancestry was born in North Carolina and raised in Canada. She earned a BFA with honors from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, and further expanded her artistic practice as an artist-in-residence at The Banff Centre in Alberta. With an extensive exhibition history in both public and commercial galleries, Lovink has participated in prominent art fairs across Canada, the United States, and Europe. Her work has garnered recognition through numerous arts council grants and has been featured in several large-scale, site-specific public art projects in Philadelphia and Toronto. Her works are held in both public and private collections.
