Originally from England, Button has recently moved to Chicago, allowing Brumfield's Gallery to host, for the first time, a solo show featuring her large-scale work.
The show will include the two series of works that Button is currently working on. The first, titled "Idols" features large portraits of female figures in composed, indifferent, and isolated states of being. The figures are meant to represent the fascination with, and inaccessibility to, our culture's revered pop icons.
The second series explores a theme that Button has long been inspired by. Set in groups of three or more, Button depicts women in scenes of social interaction and various relationships. Button has long been interested in the way these cliques portray the nature of secrets, thoughts, and intimacy between individuals in a group setting.
As always, Button works in an artistic style that has become all her own. The artist employs several methods, using layers upon layers of medium and technique to achieve rich and textured artworks. The results are unusual blends of printmaking, painting, collage, and other techniques that give Button's work its signature look.
We hope to see you there!
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