68.6 x 29.2 x 17.8 cm
Kimberlain approaches carving as a process of discovery, extracting shapes from within the material, seeking a passionate, sensual form that can be experienced by the viewer.
Renowned for her sculptural practice, Sora Kimberlain engages deeply with marble, a material she describes as both demanding and endlessly compelling. Formed over vast stretches of geological time, marble carries a sense of history and resilience that informs her approach. Its simultaneous elegance and ruggedness present both challenges and rewards-qualities that continue to draw her into an ongoing dialogue with the stone.
Working with hand chisels alongside power and pneumatic tools, Kimberlain approaches carving as a process of discovery, extracting shapes from within the material, seeking a passionate, sensual form that can be experienced by the viewer. The resulting sculptures balance strength and fluidity, revealing a sensitivity to both mass and movement.
This exhibition also features a series of works on paper that re-shape Kimberlain's sculptural explorations and bring them within the realm of the two dimensional. These works translate her methodical physical process into a more immediate, energetic form of line and color that adds an expressionistic voice to the connection. Together, the sculptures and works on paper create a cohesive presentation, illuminating the interconnected nature of her practice.
By placing these mediums in conversation, Kimberlain invites viewers to consider how form evolves across material boundaries.
