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Viewers Invited to Take a Seat in Annie Evelyn’s Surreal, Comfy Furniture
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Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

May 25, 2017, 07:00 ET

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Annie Evelyn, “Oshibana,” 2017.  Handmade paper flowers, silk flowers, foam, wood. Photo by Mercedes Jelinek.
Annie Evelyn, “Oshibana,” 2017. Handmade paper flowers, silk flowers, foam, wood. Photo by Mercedes Jelinek.

While her ingenuity and attention to detail shine through her pieces, her furniture is not meant to be appreciated as delicate eye candy, but rather it begs to be sat upon and enjoyed.

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Houston, Texas (PRWEB) May 25, 2017 -- This summer, viewers can expect to see and feel the unexpected in “Annie Evelyn: Multiple Impressions,” a solo exhibition of recent work by the furniture maker at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC). Punctuated by carpeted shapes that frame her furniture, Evelyn’s installation entices the visitor to experience her craftsmanship firsthand by taking a seat. Using alternative materials to upholster her chairs, she manipulates tessellations of cement and aluminum to create comfortable, squishy seat cushions. These seemingly hard and rigid materials are so surprisingly relaxing to sit on, the experience of interacting with the work is sure to change the viewer’s first impression.

HCCC Curator, Kathryn Hall, explains her appreciation for Evelyn’s work: “At first, I was struck by the beauty of Annie’s patterned upholstery. Whether she is working with the smooth contours of river rocks, spotlighting the natural grooves embedded within tree bark, or fashioning geometric compositions from aluminum, her use of unexpected materials stirs one’s curiosity about the construction of her pieces. After getting to know Annie and visiting her studio, I began to see the parallels between her work and her charming humor and caring personality. While her ingenuity and attention to detail shine through her pieces, her furniture is not meant to be appreciated as delicate eye candy, but rather it begs to be sat upon and enjoyed.”

Evelyn continues to explore new ideas, often working on multiple projects simultaneously and sometimes collaborating with other artists. Her experimental methods tip traditional furniture making on its head. For instance, her recipe for comfort lies within the clever construction of the upholstered seat: most of her furniture includes a layer of foam that conforms to the body. In the exhibition, several unfinished samples demonstrate this process. As an interactive installation, “Multiple Impressions” inspires a sense of wonder and dares to confront conventions of domestic comfort.

“Annie Evelyn: Multiple Impressions” was curated by HCCC Curator, Kathryn Hall.

Exhibition Dates: June 16 – September 2, 2017
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
4848 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002

Opening Reception: Friday, June 16, 5:30 – 8:00 PM
The evening will also feature open studios by HCCC’s current resident artists.

Exhibition Web Page
See images and read more about the artist here:
https://www.crafthouston.org/exhibition/multipleimpressions/

Hours & Admission
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM, and Sunday, 12 – 5 PM. Summer Hours: Closed Sundays, July 4th – Labor Day. Holidays: Closed Easter, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Admission is free.

About Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is a nonprofit visual arts center dedicated to advancing education about the process, product and history of craft. HCCC provides exhibition, retail, and studio spaces to support the work of local and national artists and serves as a resource for artists, educators and the community at large.

HCCC is supported by individual donors and members and funded in part by The Brown Foundation; Houston Endowment, Inc.; the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance; Texas Commission on the Arts; the Kinder Foundation; the Morgan Foundation; Windgate Charitable Foundation; and the Wortham Foundation. HCCC is a member of the Houston Museum District and the Midtown Arts District.

For more information, call 713-529-4848 or visit http://www.crafthouston.org. Find HCCC on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @CraftHouston.

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Mary Headrick, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, http://www.crafthouston.org, +1 (713) 529-4848 Ext: 107, [email protected]

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Annie Evelyn, “Hexagon Armchairs,” 2017. Sapele and foam. Photo by Mercedes Jelinek.
Annie Evelyn, “Hexagon Armchairs,” 2017. Sapele and foam. Photo by Mercedes Jelinek.
Annie Evelyn and Ian Henderson, “Floe” (detail), 2015. Sapele, foam, cement. 47 x 34 x 19 inches. Photo by Mercedes Jelinek.
Annie Evelyn and Ian Henderson, “Floe” (detail), 2015. Sapele, foam, cement. 47 x 34 x 19 inches. Photo by Mercedes Jelinek.
Annie Evelyn, “Scale Lounge,” 2017.  Metal scales, foam, wood.  36 x 32 x 36 inches. Photo by Mercedes Jelinek.
Annie Evelyn, “Scale Lounge,” 2017. Metal scales, foam, wood. 36 x 32 x 36 inches. Photo by Mercedes Jelinek.
Annie Evelyn, “Hexagon Armchairs,” 2017. Sapele and foam. Photo by Mercedes Jelinek. Annie Evelyn and Ian Henderson, “Floe” (detail), 2015. Sapele, foam, cement. 47 x 34 x 19 inches. Photo by Mercedes Jelinek. Annie Evelyn, “Scale Lounge,” 2017.  Metal scales, foam, wood.  36 x 32 x 36 inches. Photo by Mercedes Jelinek.

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