Berry Campbell is pleased present its first
solo exhibition of work by Nanette Carter (b. 1954) since announcing representation in
2021. Nanette Carter creates collages, constructions, and installations that recall the
lineage of African American quilt-making, while drawing on jazz, Japanese prints, Russian
Constructivism, Abstract Expressionism, and other sources. She describes herself as a
“builder, fascinated by the act of bringing pieces together to create a work of art,” while
noting that “building is one of civilizations’ oldest endeavors.” Carter’s shaped collages,
produced in multimedia on Mylar, are evocative of concepts in the African American
abstract art tradition.
Shape Shifting will debut Nanette Carter’s most recent works including several large-scale
wall collages. The exhibition is accompanied by a 16-page catalogue with an essay by
Adrienne L. Childs, Ph.D. The opening reception will be Thursday, April 28, 2022, from 6pm
to 8pm. The exhibition continues through May 27, 2022