Geometry, in all its visual splendor, has found a dual home in Cambridge and Somerville, as Harvard Art Museums and the Blue Triangle Gallery showcase the power of shapes in two distinct art exhibitions. Edna Andrade, a titan of the op art movement, is celebrated in "Edna Andrade: Imagination Is Never Static," which will begin on Saturday and run through January 4 at the Harvard Art Museums. Andrade's gift of visual conundrums is featured in a recently opened exhibition, Harvard Art Museums announced.
Harvard's exhibition underlines the process and interdisciplinary nature of Andrade's work, exploring her drawing as a practice of experimentation and her engagement with a myriad of fields such as astronomy, architecture, and mathematics. Acknowledging her contributions, the Edna Wright Andrade Charitable Trust has facilitated this deep dive into her work. Meanwhile, the Blue Triangle Gallery in Union Square has been setting the angles right with "The Triangle Show," which opened its doors on July 25, hosting an array of triangular-inspired artworks, Cambridge Day reported.
At Harvard, the curation by Mitra Abbaspour and Madeline Murphy Turner, along with Bridget Hinz, offers insights into Andrade's multifaceted approach to teaching and creating. The draw from observation, melded with the legacy of the Bauhaus school, infusing U.S. arts curricula, is palpable in her legacy. Andrade's time with Form Forum, an intellectual salon, is also underscored, showcasing a collaborative spirit that is mirrored in the efforts of the Blue Triangle Gallery to bring together artists from across New England for their inaugural exhibition.
Over in Somerville, the Blue Triangle Gallery ventured into geometric territory with a creative gambit. Space co-owners, Matt DeBeul, Helen Popinchalk, and Kate DeBeul, facilitated the creation and curation of, by some miracle, 243 triangle-themed pieces. It may sound like a straightforward concept, but the undertaking was anything but simple, with the installation of art resembling a carefully played game of wall Tetris, all to create an invigorating space for artist-run initiatives in a square that’s felt increasingly corporate, according to the Cambridge Day.
"Edna Andrade: Imagination Is Never Static" will continue to invite audiences into her world of shape, color, and perception at Harvard Art Museums' University Research Gallery, with free admission. The gallery is committed to facilitating the study of her pioneering efforts for generations to come. Visit the museum's official exhibition page for more information. Meanwhile, "The Triangle Show" at the Blue Triangle Gallery remains open through September 26, drawing geometry enthusiasts for what seems like a parallel celebration of angular aesthetics, where triangular works run the gamut from dorito-inspired art to bison with unbounded antlers. Art lovers can drop by Fridays from 4 to 8 p.m. or schedule a visit by appointment. Discover more about the exhibition via email at [email protected].
