Stephanie Simek
tied to the moon, tide to the moon
October 8 - November 26, 2022

 

Veronica presents tied to the moon, tide to the moon, an exhibition of new three-dimensional works by Stephanie Simek derived from an unenacted play she began writing in 2020.

Stephanie Simek has lived in the Pacific Northwest since 2007.  Using a wide array of materials, she makes works in two dimensions, three dimensions, time, and sound. Projects have included a room-sized crystal radio, self-assembling keys, and an observatory tower in Corinth, Vermont.  Simek has made exhibitions and had residencies at Signal Culture, Museum of Contemporary Craft, Melanie Flood Projects, PDX Contemporary, Littman Gallery at Portland State University, Feldman Gallery at Pacific Northwest College of Art, Fairbanks Gallery at Oregon State University, and Jacob Lawrence Gallery at University of Washington.

tied to the moon, tide to the moon is supported in part by the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture.

 
 
 
 

Test of The Eye

a text by Charles Stobbs III

 
 
 
 
 
 

each hand a small mirror, big idyll

a performance by Stephanie Simek

 
 
 
 
 
A dark sculpture is hung on the center wall. Two giant wooden spoons lean against the wall on the right.
Two giant wooden spoons lean against the wall on the left. A small black box is mounted to the wall in the center. A lavender-colored hat is hung up high to the right.
A small black box is mounted to the left wall along with a lavender-colored hat. On the center wall, a light-colored sculpture drapes down from a wooden pole that's attached perpendicular to the wall.
A small black box with a yellow book on top is mounted to the left wall along with a lavender-colored hat. A light-colored sculpture drapes down from a wooden pole that's attached perpendicular to the wall on the right.
In the gallery there are two giant wooden spoons leaning against the wall, as well as a black box, a lavender-colored hat, and a light colored sculpture mounted to the wall.
A dark sculpture is hung on the left wall. Two giant wooden spoons lean against the wall on the right. A small black box with a yellow book on top is mounted on the wall to the right of the spoons.
 
A lavender-colored hat with crater shapes on top is hung up high. A piece of vinyl in very light yellow, with irregular edges is hung like a towel from a wooden pole that’s attached perpendicular to the wall.
A lavender-colored hat with crater shapes on top is hung up high. A piece of vinyl in very light yellow, with irregular edges is hung like a towel from a wooden pole that’s attached perpendicular to the wall.
 
 
A shelf covered with black velvet with irregular edges appears to be floating in air. A white circle and multiple small black objects sit on the shelf. Above the shelf, a piece of red glass partially overlaps a piece of green glass.

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transparent acrylic, wall mounts, ceramic, glass, fabric    

 
A piece of red glass partially overlaps a piece of green glass. Both have a puzzle-like edge on one end while the other end is a half circle. The overlapping part is black and has a reflection of a white circle with multiple black circles within.

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transparent acrylic, wall mounts, ceramic, glass, fabric  

A circular shelf covered with black velvet. On the shelf, there is a white circle, and multiple small black objects in various shapes of mini towers sit on the white circle.

Untitled (detail)
transparent acrylic, wall mounts, ceramic, glass, fabric

A circular shelf covered with black velvet. On the shelf, there is a white circle, and multiple small black objects in various shapes of mini towers sit on the white circle.

Untitled (detail)
transparent acrylic, wall mounts, ceramic, glass, fabric

 
Closeup of two small black ceramic objects in the shape of mini towers.

Untitled (detail)
transparent acrylic, wall mounts, ceramic, glass, fabric

A circular shelf covered with a piece of black velvet with irregular edges. On the shelf, there is a white circle, and multiple small black objects in various shapes of mini towers sit on the white circle.

Untitled (detail)
transparent acrylic, wall mounts, ceramic, glass, fabric

Two giant wooden spoons lean against the wall.

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basswood

Two giant wooden spoons lean against the wall.

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basswood

Closeup of a wooden spoon.

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basswood

 
A book with yellow covers sits on a black box that’s mounted to the wall.

tied to the moon, tide to the moon
compressed cellulose sponge, water-soluble thread, water-soluble glue, handmade strawberry seed cotton paper, watermarked text on paper

 
A book with yellow covers standing up on a black box that’s mounted to the wall. The cover of the book shows a drawing that’s engraved.

tied to the moon, tide to the moon
compressed cellulose sponge, water-soluble thread, water-soluble glue, handmade strawberry seed cotton paper, watermarked text on paper

 
A book with yellow covers opened up on a black box that’s mounted to the wall. There are strawberry seeds scattered on two pages.

tied to the moon, tide to the moon
compressed cellulose sponge, water-soluble thread, water-soluble glue, handmade strawberry seed cotton paper, watermarked text on paper

A book with yellow covers opened up on a black box that’s mounted to the wall. The pages shown appear to be blank.

tied to the moon, tide to the moon
compressed cellulose sponge, water-soluble thread, water-soluble glue, handmade strawberry seed cotton paper, watermarked text on paper

A black box mounted to the wall. There are small images of two hands on top.

tied to the moon, tide to the moon (detail)
compressed cellulose sponge, water-soluble thread, water-soluble glue, handmade strawberry seed cotton paper, watermarked text on paper

 
A lavender-colored wool hat hung on the wall. The hat has various crater shaped indents on top like the surface of the moon.

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wool

A lavender-colored wool hat hung on the wall. The hat has various crater shaped indents on top like the surface of the moon.

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wool

A piece of vinyl in very light yellow, with irregular edges is hung like a towel from a wooden pole that’s attached perpendicular to the wall.

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coated strontium aluminate and matte medium on vinyl

Side view of a piece of vinyl in very light yellow, with irregular edges is hung like a towel from a wooden pole that’s attached perpendicular to the wall.

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coated strontium aluminate and matte medium on vinyl

A piece of vinyl with irregular edges is hung like a towel from a wooden pole that’s attached perpendicular to the wall. In this night view, the vinyl glows in the dark.

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coated strontium aluminate and matte medium on vinyl

 
Exterior view of the gallery–a storefront window with floor to ceiling windows. Various sculptures are in the gallery.