The variety of forms and gestures incorporated reveals Moyer’s abiding interest in her artistic forebears ranging from David Smith to Robert Smithson, Agnes Martin to Eva Hesse. Indeed, the title of the exhibition, WIDE WAKE, is an acknowledgement of the inspiration Moyer has taken from these and other artists. She adopts the phrase wide wake to acknowledge “the breadth of that influence,” likening its affect to following in the wake of a boat on the water.
She continues, “I think of this body of work as very personal and internal, while making direct reference to those that came before me, the artists and artworks that have imprinted themselves on my mind, and their ghosts that I have incorporated into my practice.” While acknowledging such inspiration, Moyer’s new paintings, sculpture and drawings reveal a powerful aesthetic and refreshing assurance. Evincing beauty, humor, and a careful equivalence of the readymade and handmade, WIDE WAKE brings together disparate aspects of Sam Moyer’s practice.
Sean Kelly
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