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Through my work, I investigate the methods of creating and the components of finding and adapting to place. Nature’s baseline imperative—from microbes, plants, insect colonies, to cities—is survival. Its systems must react to constantly changing conditions or be destroyed. I am fascinated by the adaptations through which metamorphosis— and survival—occurs.
Inspired by these systems’ abilities to adjust their methods of growth to overcome challenges, I create installations and site-specific works, that investigate the ideas of process, progress, and reason. I take on the role of maker, discoverer, and viewer; donning and shedding these mantles as necessary to better understand the process of creation, display, and interaction. Blurring the lines of gallery and studio, I approach each as a place of creation and of observation. My work is a collaboration between me, the materials, and the space. Drawn to materials that are naturally delicate, I accentuate their ephemeral quality through the demanding construction of each piece, creating moments instead of lasting artifacts. Using such materials as paper, thread, rope, and organic natural substances, I focus on creating immersive and contemplative works that allow viewers to address the space in new ways. And challenges them to reflect upon the delicate and tenuous nature of our existence. Through my work, I investigate the methods of creating and the components of finding and adapting to place. Nature’s baseline imperative—from microbes, plants, insect colonies, to cities—is survival. Its systems must react to constantly changing conditions or be destroyed. I am fascinated by the adaptations through which metamorphosis— and survival—occurs. |
Adelaine Muth received a BFA in 3-D arts from the University of Washington in 2017. During her undergraduate career she was a part of many group exhibitions including one abroad in Rome, Italy where she created her first site specific installation. At the end of her time at University of Washington, Adelaine was granted a solo thesis show entitled ‘Mimesis’. She then attended Pennsylvania State University for a year in 2018 as the non-degree Post Bacc student in sculpture. Adelaine has shown in Museums and Galleries around the country including Woodstock Art Association & Museum, NY, Jacob Lawrence Gallery, WA, and The Living Gallery Outpost, NY. Adelaine has been a part of several residencies around the country. She participated in the Birdsell Residency Project in South Bend, IN. Where she, along with 9 other artists, created large installations in the old Ziker Dry Cleaning facility, now known as Vested Interest. She was the artist in residence at the Aquarium Gallery in New Orleans for the month of February in 2020. Recently, Adelaine completed her time as the sculpture resident for the Kalamazoo Institute of Art where she helped pioneer their remote residency program from upstate New York, where she currently lives.