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PATTERNS OF PROBABILITIES CATALOGUE ESSAY 2009
Patterns of Possibilities explores ideas relating to REALITY and how we perceive it. The main inspiration comes from an ongoing research into the interrelationship between Physics, the self and the world around us. Probabilities are determined by the dynamics of a whole system. Investigations reveal the opportunities for a vast array of variable configurations and arrangements. Many separate parts come together as a whole and and at a later date are reconfigured into different patterns. Sarroff indicates how the whole becomes not only more than, but very different from, the sum of its parts. Impermanence is everywhere and everything is in flux, patterns emerge only to be rearranged into a new dynamic.
All the works are born of everyday materials such as bubblewrap, tape, plastic and bamboo mats. She considers patterning and configuration when determining the structure of her works but the final form evolves from the innate properties and structures of the material itself. Large sculptural wall works, each made to a particular random system, using bubblewrap and tape, combine with black shiny intricate small bamboo mats grouped together mimicking tessellation patterns. As in previous work, materials are the driving force behind Sarroff’s work. Often materials are manipulated by intense process as demonstrated in this exhibition. But also some are left in their original state, such as the carefully stacked, cellular like, psychedelic pink plastic containers that could be alluding to scientific or biological things.
REVIEW: ABSTRACT ART REVIEW September 24 2009
Marlene Sarroff’s recent exhibition at Factory 49 ‘patterns of probabilities’ opened on Wednesday 23 September 2009. the exhibition explores ideas relating to our perception of reality, random patterning and science. The works strongly convey Sarroff’s interest in physics and the multiple possibilities that emerge from exploring patterns. Sarroff exhibited three works from her ‘Wall Sculpture’, series, made from bubble wrap and tape, a wall installation titled ‘Variables’ made from bamboo placemats, acrylic and pins and an arrangement. The ‘ ‘Wall Sculptures’, clearly demonstrate Sarroff’s sensitivity with material. The work is sensuous and conveys a tactile fragility that enhances her ready made materials. the monochromatic interpretation is in sharp contrast to her 2007 20rk ‘My imaginary Cosmos‘ , also exhibited at Factory 49. In this seriesSarroff declared her love affair with colour, creating exuberantly vibrant works.
In the installation ‘Variables’ Sarroff combines bamboo place mats in multiple combibtions. Over 50 placemats were engage on the exhisting work. In this way some areas of the work were built up to two or three layers, creating a sense of depth and generating additional forms of patterning. Sarroff’s claim that only one work exists but many are ‘possible ‘ is documented in the form of a photographic series.
‘patterns of probabilities‘ closes on Saturday 17 October.
PULSE 2008
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The project Pulse is a site specific installation, based on the physical properties and structural capabilities of a single accumulative material. Many small sculptural forms, derived from ‘bubblewrap’, are assembled as meandering clusters and patterns over the walls of the gallery. The organic nature of the accumulating forms introduces a biological reference, suggestive of microscopic cells and different orders and regimes of organisation and behaviour that could be termed ‘dense minimalism’. Pulse sets up a dichotomy between reduction and accumulation that continually evolves as systems of growth.
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VISUAL ARTS REVIEW
By Dominique Serisier Arts Hub
Monday, September 29, 2008
Marlene Sarroff’s exhibition at Factory 49, ‘Pulse’, is a feast of sensations. The works are at once sensual yet playful, suggestive yet innocent. The eyes take in the floral-esque circles of winded bubble-wrap and cardboard, while the fingers itch to touch the mediums used. Maybe this contrast is because of her use of found objects. In these works her main material is bubble wrap, a material we have all been guilty of playing with. It is a medium that has such a tactile quality Or maybe it is her use of colour. One work is a vivid red while another is an combination of iridescent white and silver.
The imagery created within the works is very floral and decorative in nature. Each circle of winded bubble wrap looks like a rose bud about to burst forth. When grouped together it is a garden of bubble wrap rosebuds. Such a utilitarian medium has been transformed into rather beautiful organic forms. Marlene Sarroff herself has described her work as investigating ideas of repetition, order and chaos.
Such ideas are evident in these works that seem to lie on the verge of flowering into chaos, of bursting forth.
In each piece there is a fine line between control and disorder, there is a feeling of energy just waiting to be released. Sarroff’s focus on pattern is also easily discerned, only now the stripes have been swapped for circles that individually and together create a range of patterns. Each work seems to have organically evolved from the materials used to create such tactile pieces. Pieces that are so sensual and suggestive at the same time.
FACTORY 49
49 Shepherd Street, Marrickville 2204. (02) 9572-9863. factory49@optusnet.com.au Sept 24 to Oct 4 (opening Sept 24 at 6pm) WALL INSTALLATION by MARLENE SARROFF.