Why do I think her work is fabulous? The larger-than-life scale of the piece towers over you, bringing you into a sparkling world of Mylar bunches. She and her assistants, arranged the material in a way that encourages the audience to come forward for a closer look. Round bunches are grouped and stacked, forming a black and silver landscape. The reflective material plays with our sense of depth. She creates a new world that seems to grow as you look.
Working off of the readymade concept, Donovan uses industrial materials but gives them a new organic purpose. Repetition of form is the bases of this simple yet stunning sculpture. Donovan transforms the act of perception by showcasing hidden sides of common materials, often overlooked as dull. She creates beauty from the ordinary, challenging us to continue the exercise.
My challenge for you this week: find beauty in the unexpected. ~Samantha
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