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International Art Treasures Web Magazine March 2006 |
Amy Cutler
Indianapolis Museum of Art
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With her work found in such illustrious collections as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of Modern Art, and in private collections it is fitting that Amy Cutler is honored her own traveling show premiering at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. |
Title: Trial, 2004
Artist: Amy Cutler (American, b. 1974 Poughkeepsie, NY)
Medium: Gouache on Paper; Dimensions: 29 x 41 1/4 in. (73.7 x 104.8 cm)
The Whitney Museum of American Art, New York. Purchase,
with funds from Ann and Steven Ames, 2004.423
© Amy Cutler, Courtesy Leslie Tonkonow Artworks + Projects, New York.
Image Courtesy: Indianapolis Museum of Art
History and current events coupled with army survival manuals and personal experiences are an eclectic group from which the artist draws her inspiration. Reoccurring themes within her work are women, animals and hybrid beings engaged in magical, dreamlike activities
“Amy Cutler has a rapidly growing international audience,” said Lisa Freiman, curator of contemporary art at the IMA. “Through our expanded galleries and enhanced Forefront series, the IMA now has the opportunity to present the works of new and significant artists like Amy Cutler, reflecting our commitment to becoming a new and important destination for world-class contemporary art. “
Title: Dinner Party, 2002
Artist: Amy Cutler (American, b. 1974 Poughkeepsie, NY)
Medium: Gouache on Paper; Dimensions: 44 x 50 1/2 in. (111.8 x 128.3 cm)
Collection of A.G. Rosen
© Amy Cutler, Courtesy Leslie Tonkonow Artworks + Projects, New York.
Image Courtesy: Indianapolis Museum of Art
Over fifty works form this exhibit which is drawn both from the IMA's permanent collection and lenders to the show.
Cutler is known for her female populated images often with recognizable features such as elongated noses, teakettle heads, broomstick arms or wearing altered hoop skirts. Lisa Freiman explains, “Cutler’s delightful world of ambiguity is tied to our everyday lives and fantasies. She revels in leaving the responsibility of interpretation with the viewer.”
After the exhibition closes at the Indianapolis Museum of Art it travels to Providence, Rhode Island and will be on display at the David Winton Bell Gallery at Brown University.
Amy Cutler
Indianapolis Museum of Art:
March 10 - June 4, 2006
David Winton Bell Gallery, Brown University, Providence, RI:
November 4 - December 22 2006.