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My work consists of multiples, often a repetition of a three dimensional object with subtle variations, which are scattered across a large grid mapped on the gallery/studio wall. The mathematical order of the grid presents a field of possibilities and variations for the placement of the objects. I have found that
as I work, complicated beginnings often become simplified - narrowed down to
one or two formal issues with several emotional and/or psychological layers for
the viewer to explore. The objects I create for the grid are mostly fragile, and could be labeled with any number of adjectives - transparent, tactile, alluring, beautiful. I play with the thought of total commitment to a finished piece, and like to consider new and riskier arrangements for the objects - drawn to the life a work might have beyond what it appears to be. A reincarnation or recycling of the work into a new consciousness . Maryalice Johnston
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Maryalice Johnston received a M.F.A. from Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, in 1982. She was a Fellow at the Fine Arts Work Center from 1986-1988. In 1997 she returned to live and work in Provincetown where she currently serves as the Visual Arts Program Coordinator at the Fine Arts Work Center. She is a member of the The C-Scape Mapping Project, The Provincetown Cultural Council and The Provincetown Art Association and Museum. Her recent shows include restrooms and privacy, The Boston Center For The Arts, Boston, MA; light, The Schoolhouse Center, Provincetown, MA; For Your Collection, The Attleboro Museum, Attleboro, MA; Maryalice Johnston - New Work, The Koussevitzky Art Gallery, Berkshire Community College; and 1985-86 FAWC Former Fellows, The Hudson D. Walker Gallery, Provincetown, MA. Grants include the Provincetown Cultural Council, Provincetown Community Compact, Central New York Community Arts Council, and an S.O.S, New York Foundation for the Arts
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| | Johnston_blind | | m | | M | | Johnston_usedsoap | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | The Schoolhouse is located at 494 Commercial Street, in Provincetown's historic East End Gallery District. The galleries are open daily from 11, and always by appointment. For information, please call Michael Carroll(508) 487.4800. xt 105 | | | | | | | | | | | |
