Seven artists explore movement, equilibrium and the beauty of uncertainty in a new exhibition in Blue Hill
BLUE HILL —This fall, Working Loose presents “On Balancing: Art in Suspension”, an exhibition bringing together seven artists whose work explores suspension, movement, equilibrium, rhythm, transformation and the subtle choreography between objects, forces and space. This includes not only traditional mobiles but also works that embrace the hanging form, kinetic movement, delicate equilibrium, responsive materials and sculptural expressions of interconnectedness.
At a moment when certainty often feels elusive, mobiles remind us that instability is not necessarily disorder. They reveal beauty in adaptation, responsiveness and change. Their slow choreography of movement encourages close observation and patience, offering a counterpoint to the speed and distraction of contemporary life. In this way, the mobile is not only a significant artistic form but also a compelling lens through which to consider the complexities of the present moment. Suspended between motion and stillness, they offer a visual language for uncertainty, adaptation, connection and joy.
The exhibition brings together artists and audiences around works that ask us to slow down and notice what is happening between things: the pull of gravity, the movement of air, the tension between opposing forces and the surprising moments of harmony that emerge when nothing stays exactly where it is. Rather than offering certainty, On Balancing embraces the conditions of change. Its works remind us that equilibrium can be dynamic, that fragility can be a form of strength, and that joy can be found in the continual work of finding our balance.
This exhibition is itself a collaboration — and a balancing act — between Working Loose founder Em Gift and longtime collaborator Lisa Foti-Straus. Their creative dialogue began more than 15 years ago at Gravel & Gold in San Francisco and has continued through a shared appreciation for the mobile as a playful, dynamic, and deeply expressive art form.
Artists Include: Lisa Foti-Straus, John Gnorski, Annie Costello Brown, Dove Hornbuckle, Max Simon, Christopher Baker and Eleanor Anderson
On view Sept. 18 through Nov. 7, the exhibition opens with a reception on Friday, Sept. 18 from 5 to 7 p..m at Working Loose, 49 Main St.
Founded by Em Gift, Working Loose is an evolving concept shop, event space and multidisciplinary art gallery operating at the intersection of commerce and creativity. Through exhibitions, concerts, workshops, live performances and community gatherings, Working Loose fosters meaningful connections between artists, entrepreneurs and audiences in Downeast Maine and beyond.
For more information, visit www.workingloose.com.