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As the viewing period for “Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art" comes to an end, I invite you to reflect on this show and the cultural, historical, and creative impact of the abstract artists involved in it. Cercle et Carré was, for all intents and purposes, a group of revolutionaries who wanted to challenge Surrealism, the popular style at the time. They also intended to promote the ideas of structure and construction in art, in contrast to Surrealism's aim of deconstructing reality. Cercle et Carré only had one exhibition, and the group disbanded shortly afterwards. However, their lasting impact is felt to this day, and their ideals were understood and adopted by abstract artists for years after the group was created. Many artists within the group were relatively early in their careers, whereas others like Pierre Daura, Piet Mondrian and Wassily Kandinsky were already well-known. None of these artists could have predicted the impact their work would have in the future.
As you reflect on “Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art", consider who and where you were when this exhibition opened on April 30th. How was life different 3 months ago? Is it possible that a piece of art could impact you differently now versus when you attended the opening? If you haven't visited the Schneider to see this exhibition yet, I implore you to do so before August 8th. If you have, pay us another visit and look deeply at the abstract works we have on view. Perhaps after reading about Pierre Daura, Wassily Kandinsky, Le Corbusier, and Sonia Delaunay in the articles this time around, the humanity in these abstract works will become clearer. Hard-edge lines and geometric shapes can be as relatable and human as portraits, if you can imagine the artist choosing colors and deciding on shapes and their composition. Picture what their lives looked like in the 1930s, compared to our lives now -- it may not be that different.
Join us for the opening of our upcoming exhibition, "Eons: Unraveling Time", on October 15th. Curated by Maria de Los Angeles, "Eons: Unraveling Time" brings together eleven artists whose practices span painting, sculpture, photography, installation, printmaking, textiles, and video. In this exhibition, layered understandings of time become tangible through works that weave together personal narratives, cultural histories, mythology, labor, and imagination. Take a look below at one of the pieces that will be a part of "Eons: Unraveling Time"! We hope to see you at the opening!
--Jamie
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