Nuances

Amy DeLap takes a dramatic switch from the highly representative works of the previous show to her contrasting nonobjective grid collages. While these embody totally different styles, media, and approach to subject, there are qualities that connect them to the realistic work. In both kinds of work, one sees composing with color and form, use of the translucent properties of the materials, exploration of how shapes modulate space in the compositions, and consideration of creation of an overall atmosphere.