Solo Exhibition: All Over Again
Austen Zombres
Dates: May 8 - 29, 2021
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 8 | 11 AM - 7 PM
Glass Rice is proud to present All Over Again, Austen Zombres’ debut solo exhibition with the gallery. This show will feature 30 new collage pieces by the artist highlighting aspects of our present day consumerism from the lens of ‘fast discardable America’.
Through three seemingly simple self-imposed guidelines, Zombres has formulated a conscientious structure for all of his collage work. The first being, all cardboard and paper used must have no practical use to make it into his work. The second, materials used must be discarded or soon to be. And third, no paint, pen or pencil will appear in any final piece of art. This steadfast approach to his practice has allowed for Zombres to cultivate a highly meticulous and sustainable work ethic and technique. His precision and attention to detail is so hyper-focused that viewers often find it difficult to believe that each and every one of his pieces is solely hand-cut and marked.
In All Over Again, Zombres has created a series of images common to urban areas; most specifically, San Francisco. In repeating images such as cigarette butts, juice boxes, tents, Japanese maki, pharmaceutical pills and iconic sneakers laid clearly on pure white space, Zombres implores his audience to question the ways in which we as a society quickly consume and discard. Despite touching on difficult subjects, Zombres’ work is alluringly crafted; reminding his audience that even in waste and hardships, there is beauty to be found.
Austen Zombres
Dates: May 8 - 29, 2021
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 8 | 11 AM - 7 PM
Glass Rice is proud to present All Over Again, Austen Zombres’ debut solo exhibition with the gallery. This show will feature 30 new collage pieces by the artist highlighting aspects of our present day consumerism from the lens of ‘fast discardable America’.
Through three seemingly simple self-imposed guidelines, Zombres has formulated a conscientious structure for all of his collage work. The first being, all cardboard and paper used must have no practical use to make it into his work. The second, materials used must be discarded or soon to be. And third, no paint, pen or pencil will appear in any final piece of art. This steadfast approach to his practice has allowed for Zombres to cultivate a highly meticulous and sustainable work ethic and technique. His precision and attention to detail is so hyper-focused that viewers often find it difficult to believe that each and every one of his pieces is solely hand-cut and marked.
In All Over Again, Zombres has created a series of images common to urban areas; most specifically, San Francisco. In repeating images such as cigarette butts, juice boxes, tents, Japanese maki, pharmaceutical pills and iconic sneakers laid clearly on pure white space, Zombres implores his audience to question the ways in which we as a society quickly consume and discard. Despite touching on difficult subjects, Zombres’ work is alluringly crafted; reminding his audience that even in waste and hardships, there is beauty to be found.
