Wendy Wischer works in a wide range of media, from sculptural objects to installations, video, projection, light, sound, and community-based and public works. Her lived experience in both rural and urban settings informs much of her work, as Wischer explores elements of the natural and man-made worlds with a focus on environmental issues. By utilizing inorganic materials like wire and mirrored mylar to create organic forms—a tree in this case—she invites viewers to reflect upon their relationships with their surroundings. She also prompts us to think about the future, including hope, which, here, can be understood through Wischer’s careful attention to the interplay of light, shadow, and reflection.
Lowe Creative Projects invites site-specific installations by emerging and mid-career artists to foster creativity and experimentation. One of the benefits of activating this space is that the art can be seen by all passersby, day, and night. The public can also view the progression of each installation, inviting them into a process that is more typically hidden. Wendy Wischer—Reflecting Hope was curated by Lance Fung and Lowe Curator, Caitlin Swindell.
Sponsor
This project was made possible by the Linnie E. Dalbeck Memorial Foundation. Additional support was provided by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts; the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, Miami-Dade Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and the City of Coral Gables; Beaux Arts Miami; Lowe members; and Oolite Arts.
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Wendy Wischer, Reflecting Hope, 2021. Wire and mirrored mylar, 7 x 6 x 5 feet. Photo credit: Amelia Walchli
