The broad-range in media is complementary to the gallery’s exploration of different themes, cultures and geographical locations. This provides a large palette with which we are asked to not only engage, but to carefully consider.
In a way, Lake is the real referent for her viewers as we contemplate our own identities while we experience a very personal introduction to Suzy Lake.
This exhibition sheds the stigma that has fostered an apprehension towards minimalist art; leaving viewers saying “who knew minimalist art could be funny?”
When seen from afar, the panoramas appear pattern like, and reduce the subjects to mere form and color. When the viewer gets closer attempting to “take it all in” – the photos become overwhelming.