'About Face' will showcase her exploration of beauty and the ephemeral state of the
female performance. For the first time, she will present two distinct points of view in a single showcase: the idol of our aspirations, and the masquerade of our reality.
About Face is an evolution of Button's explorations around the female experience. It is rooted in the thesis that groupings of girls and women in threes provide a window into the intimate thoughts and secrets that shape the narrative of ulterior sentiment. Keenly relevant to our modern culture and endless fascination with youth, her work encourages audiences to peel back the layers of our notion of beauty to uncover the roots of our perceptions. Button's work in this show delivers a clever examination of social undercurrents within the female sphere that reveal both the whimsical
and dark side of allure with a masterful ability to reveal the subtle.
"I frequently draw on disparate sources from our so-called reality and combine them in an imagined
world to capture and emphasize something particular about the human condition," said Button."About Face centers upon how the visual lexicon of beauty affects that condition from a social perspective in the form of friendships, rotating relationships, and interpersonal drama."
Corinna Button is known for her ability to layer images, color, and texture to reveal hidden emotion through intricate excavation techniques. Button's striking figures and nuanced settings speak to both the visceral and lighthearted sides of our nature. About Face offers her latest revelations unearthed across a range of mediums that include collagraph, paint, and collage, all of which will be available for public viewing. In addition to her work, a short film utilizing stop-motion photography will be on display showcasing the artist bringing her art to life and behind-the-scenes footage of the studio.
