Geometric abstraction pares visual art down to pure shapes, lines and colors, yet infinite possibilities lie within those boundaries. NEO Geo features recent work by artists in the surrounding region who explore the potential of geometric abstraction.
In the 1960s and 70s, painters and sculptors in Cleveland, Oberlin and Kent created abstract works dependent upon hard-edged geometric forms. Often guided by pre-determined systems based on logic or mathematics, they were motivated by their interests in science, psychology and technology. Artists working in the region today use a combination of pre-determined systems and intuitive responses to create the underlying geometry of their work. In some cases, these structures serve as metaphors for broader themes, such as the tension between the natural and man-made or the forces and systems that affect our daily lives.
Media represented include painting, printmaking, drawing, installation, sculpture, fiber and photography. Gianna Commito (Kent), Natalie Lanese (Toledo), Janice Lessman-Moss (Kent), Michelle Murphy (Cleveland), Erik Neff (Newbury), Kristina Paabus (Oberlin), Paul O’Keeffe (Cleveland Heights) and Amy Sinbondit (Cleveland Heights) are the featured artists.
NEO Geo related events (including artist talks and panel discussions) can be found here: https://akronartmuseum.org/exhibitions/neo-geo/8467
NEO Geo is organized by the Akron Art Museum and generously supported by Myrna Berzon, Dianne and Herbert Newman, the Kenneth L. Calhoun Charitable Trust and Harris Stanton Gallery.
Media sponsorship is provided by WKSU 89.7 and Western Reserve PBS.
$7/general admission (adults)
FREE every Thursday
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2015/11/21 - 2016/04/24
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Please note: The Akron Art Museum will be closed on Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25, 2015 in observance of Christmas. The museum will also be closed on New Years Day.
Akron Art Museum
1 South High, Akron, OH 44308
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Park across from museum entrance on High Street
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