MESMER: Animal Magnetism Shelley Muzylowski Allen Habatat Galleries Detroit

M E S m aMg n e Et i sRm a n i m a l Shelley Muzylowski Allen

Shelley Muzylowski Allen

M E S m aMg n e Et i s Rm a n i m a l Grand Opening:

Saturday October 4th, 2014

concluding on October 18th continues to Sofa Chicago November 6 - 9th 2014

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B RI O

2 6 x 25 x 12�

Blown, hand sculpted and engraved glass, steel, Arizona rock

M A S QU E

21 x 22 x 9�

Blown, hand sculpted and engraved glass, horsehair, steel, Blue Mountain rock

There are instincts hidden away in our senses that reveal themselves during moments of creativity.

We learn to trust our immediate impressions, rarely allowing ourselves to get lost in our imagination.

This body of work called Mesmer is an investigation of these mental reflexes.

By suspending figures in moments of tension, recalling myths and legends through animal forms, I hope to convey a place that different species have occupied over time.

M E RC U RY 24 x 37 x 6�

Blown, hand sculpted glass and steel

From the long and storied history of the horse, to medieval tapestries depicting the lure of the unicorn, to the mysterious disappearance of the Red Gazelle, animals have been associated with magic, legend, divinity and mythology.

As symbols or icons of eras and cultures around the world, it is important that I capture the inherent nature of these creatures in my work reflecting not just my own insights, but inspiring an emotional experience and connection in the viewer.

T H E

C ROW N

32 x 24 x 11�

Blown, hand sculpted glass, steel, Arizona Rock

B Y

H E A RT

21 x 12 x 10�

Blown and hand sculpted glass, steel, Cypress Island rock

T H E

LO N G

J O U R N E Y

30 x 47 x 10�

Blown, hand sculpted and engraved glass, steel

To balance the dynamics of working in the glass hot shop, I spend time observing and drawing my natural surroundings.

Trained as a painter, I use rich textures and understated colors to add depth to the sculpture being made and strive to bring the lushness of oil paint to this dynamic medium.

Once cooled, I augment the glass with natural materials such as horsehair, leather, and stone.

The rocks I've used in some work have been handpicked where I hike.

Their hard unyielding surfaces contrast with the blown, sculpted glass and organic forms, enriching all of the materials' inherent beauty.

Shelley Muzylowski Allen 2014

ROYA L

H A RT

19 x 22 x 6�

Blown, hand sculpted and engraved glass, steel

S TA N D I N G

E L K

35 x 17 x 12�

Blown and hand sculpted glass, steel and Three Rivers rock

M I N S T R E L

25 x 23 x 17�

Blown, hand sculpted glass and mixed media

S QU I R E

7 x 12.5 x 5�

Blown, hand sculpted and engraved glass

See Shelley Muzylowski Allen’s catalogue of the sketches of each work that has been created for M E S M E R : ani mal mag ne t i sm Scan the QR code below to see the catalogue

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Photog raphy credit: Russell Johnson

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