Ari Athans' work is largely informed by the push and pull of chaos and structure within mineral growth and it's metamorphosis.
Read MoreShe paints on a fabricated mild steel surface because it allows physicality with the work: scraping, rusting, depositing paint, erosion and sanding creates layers that mirror geological processes. She deconstructs and reconstructs the faceted forms of the composition in order to depict collections of rocks, minerals and found objects, whether from a field trip, a walk on the beach or the flea market.
Text courtesy Edwina Corlette Gallery.