Wasserman Projects is pleased to announce its new winter exhibition “A Mark Extended” opening on February 26th, 2021. The exhibition will feature works by Chicago-based artist Chris Hyndman, London-based artist Hannah Knox, New York-based collaborative Steven and William Ladd, and Ohio-based artist Matt Wedel. While working in a wide range of media, the works presented are linked by the artists’ intensive processes and the bonds formed by human experience – from Hyndman’s intricately layered paintings, to Knox’s extensive exploration of textile patterns, to the Ladds’ obsessively textured mixed media works, to Wedel’s defyingly large-scale ceramic sculptures. The artists are connected not only in their process-based approaches, but by their deeply embedded narratives. Whether figurative or an abstracted suggestion of the figure, the performative nature of the work is animated through expressive gesture and an unrestrained self-awareness, converging into a visual record of vast psychological landscapes that inform how we approach what lies ahead.

“Each of these artists exhibit an inspiring dedication and work ethic that speak to our pursuit of understanding and our innate ability to persevere. At the same time, the visual impact of their labor offers a celebratory approach through playful investigation of material – working in concert with vibrant palettes and enticing textures that serve as a beacon of joy, even in the darkest times.” said Alison Wong, Director and Curator of Wasserman Projects. “During this prolonged period of isolation, our need for human connection is greater than ever. My hope for this exhibition is that it will remind us we are all connected and even the simplest of gestures can extend far beyond its initial mark.”

“A Mark Extended” will launch online Friday, February 26th. A virtual reception with the artists will follow on Saturday, February 27th, at 4pm EST with a special performance by violinist, Eliot Heaton – presented in collaboration with the Michigan Opera Theatre. The event is free and open to the public, however, registration is required. Wasserman Projects will be open by appointment for private in-person viewing, in adherence to strict COVID guidelines. Event registration, online viewing, and information on booking for visits can be found on Wasserman Projects’ website. In addition to the exhibition, each artist will have limited edition wares available through Wasserman Works, a new retail platform highlighting accessible art and design objects. Both presentations will be on view through April 17, 2021.

The winter line-up is also in keeping with Wasserman Projects’ vision to bring together in dialogue in regional, national, and international artists.