2 States/4 Dimensions

Beginning on October 11, 2010 until December 10, 2010, James Madison University's Sawhill Gallery will be hosting Washington D.C. based artist Renee Butler. Butler is a graduate of the University of Maryland with a degree in Art History. She has won several fellowships and numerous grants in the arts. 

This exhibit, entitled 2 States/4 Dimensions, is an example of creating art using multiple mediums. This installation was designed by Butler to incorporate sound and transform space. Butler used many different materials in creating this piece, including transparent scrim, monofilament and Plexiglass. To finish off her interactive piece a large mirror lines the wall behind, while smaller mirrors dangled from the ceiling. The final, most important, addition to this piece was the video monitor that projected beautiful, flowing images of nature. 

I was drawn into the dark room by the soothing, peaceful sounds and bright lights flickering in the back. When I entered I found myself in front of a gorgeous display of vibrant color and image. Clouds blew passed me and snow fell. I could almost sense the blades of grass moving in the cool breeze and the heat of a volcanic eruption. Butler uses our environment to create one of her own. 

My next post will include additional pictures from her exhibit. It requires a better camera then I had originally brought along to achieve good photographs of her installation in the dark. 

If this post spiked further interest in Renee Butler's work you can check out her website at www.reneemarcusbutler.com