I Heard A Voice: the Art of Lesley Dill January 20, 2011

This exhibition of contemporary American artist Lesley Dill focuses on her most recent large-scale theatrical work. Dill's spectacular new installations are quite a departure for the artist and are the highlights of the exhibition. With these dramatic pieces, Dill delves into an exploration of language and its integration with the human form. In addition, the exhibition features the artist's innovative bronzes and wire pieces. These works push her earlier paper and fabric dress forms into new dimensions. The tapestry format is explored through horsehair, fabric and netting pieces. Leaves as metaphors for skin and hands, are motifs that have persisted in Dill's work for a number of years. The progression of this imagery over time and its melding with words bring together the artist's explorations of the last decade.