Susanna Carlisle + Bruce Hamilton

Passages
May 25 – July 1

A framed black-and-white photograph of boats at a harbor hanging on a white wall.
Three large, ornate tapestries displayed in a dimly lit gallery, hung from ceiling tracks and illuminated by overhead lighting, against a dark gray backdrop.
An art gallery displaying a series of vertical, colorful, pixelated images projected on a wall, complemented by two wooden-framed, backlit artworks on an adjacent wall.
Three framed artworks displayed on a gray wall with animated projections, cast by a projector placed in the foreground, creating reflective ripple effects on each piece.
Two weathered tapestry panels hanging on a gallery wall, illuminated by light projections that create colorful, rippling water reflections across the surroundings.
Art gallery room exhibiting a large digital installation on the wall comprised of vertical, pixelated color bars alongside traditional framed artworks.
Three framed art pieces displayed on a gray wall, each emitting vertical light reflections that create rippling patterns, resembling water waves, on the wall.
An art gallery display featuring three abstract paintings on large canvases with textured, earth-toned patterns. Suspended white sculptures resembling vertical chains hang beside the paintings.
Modern art exhibition featuring two large, colorful textile artworks hung on a dark wall, with smaller framed pieces displayed in a row to the right, in a dimly lit corridor.
Two vibrant, large paintings displayed in a modern art gallery with subtle lighting, enhancing their intricate textures and colors.
Interior of an art gallery displaying various artworks on the walls, illuminated by spotlights, with a bench for seating in the corner.
Four small, framed pictures are evenly spaced and hung on a smooth gray wall, containing various abstract images in shades of blue and gray.
Two framed images displayed on a gray wall, each containing different artworks visible through oval openings.
An art installation featuring three large, tilted screens displaying colorful, abstract maps on a dark gallery floor, connected by cables to a central device.
Three vertically oriented monitors mounted on a dark wall, displaying vivid photographs of upward views into trees with autumn leaves against a bright sky.
A contemporary art gallery with spacious, uncluttered layout, showcasing digital artworks displayed on screens laid on the floor, and several hung on brightly lit white walls.
Two abstract paintings displayed on white walls in an art gallery, one featuring a figure with a shell-like structure, and the other depicting a figure enveloped by dark and light shapes.
A high-contrast monochrome image depicting a group of gondolas moored on a calm water surface, with ghostly light reflections and a dark night sky scattered with faint lights, captured by Susanna Carlisle.
A wooden, lantern-like hanging sculpture casting a long, intricate shadow on a light gray wall.
An abstract digital art projection by Susanna Carlisle and Bruce Hamilton displaying a vibrant, textured pattern with overlapping stripes and organic shapes in orange, brown, and black tones on a dark background.
A traditional textile artwork featuring a depiction of a mythical scene with several figures, displayed against a dark background adorned with subtle patterns.
A vibrant, textured textile featuring intricate, tribal-like patterns in black, white, and orange hues displayed against a dark background with reflections on either side, conceptualized by Susanna Carlisle and Bruce Hamilton.
A square reflective frame mounted on a wall with a central glass section depicting a distorted image of a street scene, including "Bruce Hamilton" and a squirrel, as viewed through a curved glass jar.
A framed artwork on a wall by Susanna Carlisle and Bruce Hamilton displaying an image of a tiny figure perceived through the distorted lens of a glass jar, generating a surreal, dreamlike effect.
An abstract painting with vibrant brush strokes and blurred features, resembling a figure, displayed in a clear glass frame. The artwork is vivid in color, predominantly orange and black.
A digital image of an interlaced hand projected inside a clear glass jar, creating a distorted and abstract visual effect with a dark background.
An abstract painting by Susanna Carlisle of a forest in autumn, depicting a canopy of trees with leaves in shades of yellow, orange, and white against a splattered blue and white sky.
Upward view of a tree trunk with branches covered in golden yellow leaves against a clear blue sky, showcasing the vibrant colors of autumn as captured by Susanna Carlisle.
A complex image of tangled tree branches silhouetted against a vivid blue sky, reflecting a juxtaposition of reality and abstract art elements, reminiscent of Susanna Carlisle's style.
A pair of hands wearing white gloves holds two transparent containers, each displaying a preserved butterfly: one has a monarch, and the other hosts two smaller butterflies.
Art installation featuring two white, gloved hands holding a circular, accordion-folded fan, which displays five dead birds positioned symmetrically against a black background.
A wooden sculpture featuring three interlocking rings with a smooth, polished surface, displayed on a white pedestal against a neutral background.

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Press Release

Richard Levy Gallery is pleased to present Passages, a multimedia exhibition of digital and sculptural works by Susanna Carlisle + Bruce Hamilton. This exhibition brings attention to the rapidly changing climate.

Carlisle and Hamilton’s experimental video and sculpture illuminate environmental changes created by human impact. Highlights include videos inspired by the ways in which trees are threatened or displaced installed as a trio of monitors placed on the ground like fallen leaves. Four experimental videos from the series Message in a Bottle are presented within glass bottles and allude to fragility, ephemerality, transformation, and the predicament of invasive species. Past Present includes three video collages projected onto and through suspended metal slats and contemplates how many cultures have shared reverence for pollinators throughout time. Sculptures made of found objects and paper highlight the recent decline of birds and butterflies in the Southwest.

Susanna Carlisle and Bruce Hamilton are new media artists working with video, sculpture, architecture, and computer programming. They both earned degrees from University of Pennsylvania where they met 40 years ago and have been collaborating in life and practice ever since. Carlisle and Hamilton have exhibited at venues worldwide and live and work in Santa Fe.

We currently require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to view this exhibition in person, and gallery visitors must wear masks. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube: @levygallery @susannacarlisle #passages #susannacarlisle #brucehamilton #richardlevygallery

Dates: May 25–July 1, 2022
Reception: June 11, 6–8 pm
Hours: Thursday–Saturday, 11 am–4 pm
Location: 514 Central Avenue SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Contact: 505.766.9888, info@levygallery.com, www.levygallery.com @levygallery

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