A. Elisabeth Hogh, Untitled
A hidden gem in the back of University Art Gallery, an untitled abstract painting by Elisabeth Hogh is small yet captivating. Working intuitively, Hogh is inspired by the vibrant colors from the coastal region of Denmark where she lived during her childhood. The vibrant color in this untitled piece are reminiscent of what could be a coastal sunset landscape. The thick surface texture seems to record her actions as she pushes paint across the surface of the canvas, reflective of her intuitive process. Contrasting the organic movements of her composition, the canvas is stretched to fit within an industrial style metal frame. The canvas is attached by looping string around the metal pipes, a process that seems to be done by hand. The balance between factory-made and industrial to hand-crafted and organic is well played out between the frame and painted surface.
Artwork from Saints, Sinners & '63 will be auctioned off this Friday, October 4th to benefit the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum here at Saginaw Valley State University. For more information, Visit Marshallfredericks.org.
Amy Gibas
Gallery Assistant, University Art Gallery
Saginaw Valley State University
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