Change is the Only Constant
Listen to this articleSanta Monica, November 2015 – TAG Gallery is proud to announce the opening of neon artist Linda Sue Price’s solo show “Change is the only Constant.” The exhibition is on view November 24th through December 19th with an opening reception December 5th 6-9pm.
Linda Sue Price’s recent work incorporates common words, phrases and abstract neon shapes to facilitate a dialogue, creating unexpected relationships between the two. Price first absorbs the words then instinctually reacts to them, concentrating on repetitive gestures that reflect the commonality of the words in the phrases. These mixed media neon sculptures use free-form bent unique abstract shapes. The circular pieces were inspired by the idea of a medallion — a button to be worn as a reminder. One Side of the Story, The Other Side of the Story, Sweet and Sour — Don’t Suffer for A**holes and It’s A Small World are Price’s personal responses to witnessed events.
Price draws upon her interest in how people make sense of the world. Seeing change as the only constant, her work combines the physical transformation of the medium (the bending of neon tubes) with the challenges of the imagery (the curving, abstract forms). The process that connects these relationships represents the mental process Price is interested in, a visual manifestation of a system of thought. While inspired by artists Alexander Calder, Frank Stella, Laddie John Dill and Judy Chicago, Price also is influenced by elements of historic neon signs, abstract expressionism, pop art and graphic design.
