Daniel Ingroff: Cape Cod Gothic

Exhibitions

Workspace 2601
2601 Pasadena Ave. LA CA 90031
www.workspace2601.com
FOR IMMEADIATE RELEASE

Daniel Ingroff: Cape Cod Gothic

October 10th through November 2nd 2008

Opening Reception: October 10th 7-10pm

Group Reading Curated by Nikki Darling: October 17th 8pm

Workspace 2601 presents the work of Daniel Ingroff in an installation titled “Cape Cod Gothic”. Programming at Workspace 2601 is designed to provide a platform for artists to connect with other artists, critics and researchers of various disciplines. The emphasis in this collaborative process is placed on the production of experimental work.

The exhibition is comprised of two wall collages, a large-scale drawing and several small sculptural works. The pieces visually represent Ingroff’s interest in combining architectural surface and woven textile. The drawing, of a body completely covered in crocheted fabric, references the story of a teacher in Florida who was investigated for using an educational tool, “Body Sox” as a way to control hyperactive students. The idea that structures protect the body, yet also restrict movement is central to the exhibition.

Inspired by photos of East Germans crossing through holes in the Berlin Wall into West Germany, Ingroff has created two photo-based collages, which represent the space as woven and permeable. Weaving seemingly disparate elements such as yarn and crochet with shingles and chain-link fence, Ingroff is not only interested in re-representing contained space, but in breaking it open.