Daily Archives: November 23, 2010

Zoe Cohen – Wind and Weather @ The Crane Building

Zoe Cohen - Wind and Weather @ The Crane Building

Zoe CohenWind and Weather @ The Crane Arts Center in Fishtown.

Zoe Cohen - Wind and Weather @ The Crane Building

Zoe Cohen - Wind and Weather @ The Crane Building

Zoe Cohen‘s site specific painting/drawing continues her exploration of the symbolic power of line by taking on Mother Nature.  First the surface of the long, high walls of the main hall (which is changed out regularly with installations) was prepared like one would for a fine painting, then long, strong strokes of muted color is heroically applied in swirls, curls and stretches of balanced lines.  DoN truly sensed the mythology of the elements signified in the simple line and color palette chosen by Zoe to delve deep into symbolism and communication.

Zoe Cohen - Wind and Weather @ The Crane Building

The Hall @ the Crane Arts Center in Fishtown, with Zoe Cohen’s Wind and Weather, connects all the venues and is an important space for artists to activate since everyone passes through; Zoe Cohen s contribution to the legacy of the space is a simple, direct connection to a hive mind memory of simple shapes informed with complex ideas, capturing the imagination and stirring memories.