Opening reception: March 9th from 5 to 8 pm

PERSPECTIVE: An Inquiry into the Literal and Conceptual Sense of the Word

by An Ha and Clover Bitting-Cheek

Perspective (n):

“the representation of three-dimensional objects or spaces in two dimensional artworks”

Or

“a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view”

Using the literal translation of perspective, one is shown unconventional variations on the human eye perceiving the world around it. It is known that in order to make sense of the world around us, our brain fills in the gaps of what is–or rather what isn’t–there. The work that approaches the inquiry of perspective from this stance explores this concept.

The conceptual approach to perspective is explored through our ideologies. One which focuses on human relationships within the bigger picture: “something versus nothing” and the [in]significance of our existence in relation to that which is larger or smaller than ourselves. The other identifies an ever-pervasive feeling of loneliness within individual relationships or the concept that one will never be able to fully understand another person’s perspective.

Having two drastically contrasting backgrounds, this exhibition is an attempt to reconcile those two opposing viewpoints and answer the question: what is the nature of human perspective, and how does the human race attempt to mend the gap between this difference?

An Ha:

An Ha (b. 2004): I moved to the U.S. when I was 12. This big change of settlement comes with a lot of challenges and has made me question my identity and surroundings. This curiosity follows me everywhere and into my art practices. I’m inspired by dadaism and conceptual movements, where I get to play around with the idea of art and its limits. Through these concepts, I am able to answer and expand upon the questions I thought I knew the answers to.

Clover B.C:

Clover Bitting-Cheek (b. 2004): Tragically, I was born and raised here in Oklahoma, and grew up a mildly sheltered child. It is this sheltered life, this lack of conflict, I believe has fed an unwavering fascination with all things somber. This fascination shows up in my work, portraying subtle yet visceral waves of melancholy through portraiture. Oftentimes I work in oil and ink. These are my safe mediums. As of late, though, I have been experimenting in different mediums such as filmmaking and musical composition.