Iris Obscura: An exhibition by Joanna Manousis

Abject Gallery in Sunderland is pleased to announce an exhibition showcasing ground-breaking sculptures by QEST Scholar Joanna Manousis. 

Joanna, a British-American artist known for her monumental and intimate-scale sculptures in glass, mirror, and mixed media, is set to captivate audiences with her latest exhibition, “Iris Obscura”. Drawing on two decades’ of studio practice and three years of academic research, Joanna presents an innovative exploration of mirrored glass as a medium for artistic expression.

The centrepiece of the exhibition, funded in part by Arts Council England, is a 400+ part wall installation of glass prisms with multi-faceted mirrored interiors. Handcrafted and digitally fabricated, this monumental work responds dynamically to the expansive walls and natural light of the Abject gallery’s exhibition space, inviting visitors into a realm of visual enchantment. Accompanying the installation are over 100 cast-glass mirror samples created during Manousis’ PhD studio research, along with a series of sculptures that upturn the reflected ‘truth’ that a mirror evokes.

Preview: Friday, 26 April, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Exhibition: 2 May – 24 May 2024
Opening Times: Thu – Sat, 12:00pm – 4:00pm

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