ARTIST STATEMENT
The curvaceousness of “Skirt (Southern Belle)”, with its intimate interiority, is suggestive of the feminine form while maintaining a sense of propriety through its minimalist expression. Made in North Carolina while the artist was in residency, the title is a double entendre, speaking to both the provenance of the work as well as its associations with the female body.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Amanda Gentry (b.1973, Long Beach, California) is a Chicago-based sculptor and painter. As a neurodiverse artist, she pares down visual stimuli, intent on revealing only what is essential. Gentry is a DCASE (Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events) grant recipient and has twice been awarded an IACA (Illinois Arts Council Agency) grant. Her work is in private collections worldwide and exhibited in galleries, academic institutions, and museums nationwide.
© Amanda Gentry