Katie Hubbell’s “Sprudulis” Sculpture Exhibition
Join us for Katie Hubbell’s “Sprudulis” in The Gallery at Cherry Street Pier from February 7 through March 29, with an opening reception on First Friday, February 7, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
This exhibition showcases a new installation by artist Katie Hubbell, featuring large-scale sculptures crafted from paper pulp, alongside video work that will be displayed periodically on the Pier’s giant jumbotron throughout the run of the exhibition. Hubbell’s installation offers a multi-sensory experience that encourages visitors to become deeply attuned to their own physical presence.
The exhibition title, “Sprudulis,” a term coined by the artist, evokes the twisting, spiraling forms of Hubbell’s sculptures, which extend through the gallery’s architecture, teeter on delicate supports, and interact with one another. These forms suggest a sensual, serpentine movement, frozen in a moment of potential energy, poised between action and stillness. The vibrant yellow tones and fermenting textures, create an atmosphere of slow transformation and tension.
Inspired by the hypnotic nature of ASMR, Hubbell’s videos oscillate between soothing, meditative moments and startlingly humorous or grotesque elements. In her unique process, she films small, intimate scenes—such as snails and sparkly substances—then enlarges these micro vignettes onto the massive screen, creating a disorienting sense of scale that makes viewers feel almost diminutive in comparison.
“Sprudulis” invites audiences to slow down and immerse themselves in the tactile qualities of the work, exploring themes of care, intimacy, touch, and connection. Through these sensory explorations, Hubbell’s installation encourages a deeper reflection on the ways we relate to both our own bodies and the world around us.
About Katie Hubbell
Katie Hubbell was born in Austin, TX, and recently moved to Brooklyn, NY after spending 5 years in Philadelphia. She holds an MFA from the Slade School of Fine Art, University College London, and a BFA in painting from Kansas State University. Her work has been exhibited nationally and in Europe. She has attended residencies at the NARS Foundation, Wassaic Project, Elsewhere Museum Residency, Vermont Studio Center, 77 Art, Atlantic Center for the Arts, Oxbow School of Art and Artist Residency.
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