Imprints

Imprints
By Judith Modrak

chashama 461 Gallery
461 West 126th Street
(on the corner of 126th where it meets 127th)
New York, NY 

September  18  – October 2, 2013

Opening Reception:
Saturday, September 21, 12 pm - 6 pm and Artist Talk at 4 pm

Gallery Hours:
Saturdays (September 21 & 28):  12 - 6 pm
Wednesday (September 25): 12 - 5 pm
Sunday (September 29): 12 - 5 pm

Open other days by appointment.
Call Judith Modrak @ 917-991-6167 to schedule an appointment.

Imprints is a solo exhibition by sculptor Judith Modrak that loosely ties together two bodies of her visually charged work. Both series explore interior landscapes from psychological and neurological perspectives. Her painted plaster cast figures illuminate areas of the psyche that are revealed during unguarded moments or hidden in the recesses of our brains. 

The Dendrites Series investigates memories and how they influence our lives. The current belief is that certain memories and experiences create distinct neural pathways. The sculptures in this series examine the vessels in which these memories are stored to unmask larger themes of aging, anxiety and longing.

The Standing Series delves into “in-between states” both emotionally and physically. The naked figures seem to be a in a state of fright, agitation or expectancy – on the verge of a break-through or break-down. Startlingly poignant, her figures demand attention from the viewer with their vulnerability and pathos.

Artist Bio:

Judith Modrak is a New York-based artist whose work has been shown throughout the United States. She earned her BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute and has received awards from Creative Capital and the National Association of Women Artists, most recently the Margo Harris Hammerschlag gold medal for sculpture in 2013. Modrak has exhibited in gallery and museum shows, including the Chelsea Art Museum, Palm Beach Art Armory, Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions, ABC No Rio and the Trenton Art Museum. She is in numerous private collections and represented by Midday Gallery in Englewood, New Jersey. To schedule a visit to her Union Square, NYC studio, contact her at: 917-991-6167.

Information and appointments:
judith@judithmodrak.com
917-991-6167

For more information about Judith Modrak, check out her website, vimeo or Facebook