Solo Exhibition: Life as an Indoor Cat
Mary Finlayson
Dates: April 3 - May 1, 2021
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 3 | 11 AM - 7 PM
Glass Rice is proud to present Life as an Indoor Cat, Mary Finlayson’s sophomore solo exhibition with the gallery. Completed during the Pandemic and Shelter in Place, this new series of vibrant and colorful paintings is a reflection of Finlayson’s home and studio, as well as her mental landscape from a humorous point of view. She continues her exploration of the narratives interiors contain and the items that make each home special in this new body of work.
The artist describes her time creating indoors as a strange, yet novel period. With few opportunities to leave her home and studio, she spent much of her time moving from room to room staring at the same walls and going through the motions of a very familiar routine; much like an indoor cat. Despite this monotony, Finlayson found inspiration in vivid patterns, eclectic mementos collected from her past and working them into busy compositions. In weaving bits and pieces from each of these aspects together, she synthesizes a lifetime of expressions and memories into a singular snapshot of the comforts of hearth and home.
In this show, Finlayson will also debut a selection of hand-shaped wood panel paintings and rugs. The hand shape is a recurring symbol in Finlayson’s work. Recognized as the Hamsa by many, it is a sign of protection, blessings, and strength commonly found in peoples homes.
Mary Finlayson
Dates: April 3 - May 1, 2021
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 3 | 11 AM - 7 PM
Glass Rice is proud to present Life as an Indoor Cat, Mary Finlayson’s sophomore solo exhibition with the gallery. Completed during the Pandemic and Shelter in Place, this new series of vibrant and colorful paintings is a reflection of Finlayson’s home and studio, as well as her mental landscape from a humorous point of view. She continues her exploration of the narratives interiors contain and the items that make each home special in this new body of work.
The artist describes her time creating indoors as a strange, yet novel period. With few opportunities to leave her home and studio, she spent much of her time moving from room to room staring at the same walls and going through the motions of a very familiar routine; much like an indoor cat. Despite this monotony, Finlayson found inspiration in vivid patterns, eclectic mementos collected from her past and working them into busy compositions. In weaving bits and pieces from each of these aspects together, she synthesizes a lifetime of expressions and memories into a singular snapshot of the comforts of hearth and home.
In this show, Finlayson will also debut a selection of hand-shaped wood panel paintings and rugs. The hand shape is a recurring symbol in Finlayson’s work. Recognized as the Hamsa by many, it is a sign of protection, blessings, and strength commonly found in peoples homes.
