Susan Weil: Moving in Time Space
Sundaram Tagore Gallery
September 10 – October 10, 2026
New York
Susan Weil’s artistic journey gained significant recognition early on, particularly with her blueprint series Female Figure (1950) created in collaboration with Robert Rauschenberg. This work was showcased at MoMA and featured in Life magazine in 1951, a testament to its innovative, camera-less collage technique influenced by Weil’s childhood experiments with cyanotypes.
Weil’s practice intertwines various forms—painting, drawing, and sculpture—shaped by her experiences at Black Mountain College under the guidance of Josef Albers. The upcoming exhibition presents a curated selection of both recent and historical works, emphasizing Weil’s exploration of connections between spontaneity and systematic procedures.
The installation disrupts traditional chronology, presenting diverse media that challenge linear narratives in art. For instance, Revolution (2009) exemplifies a dynamic interplay of time and movement through its six hexagonal canvases in a spiraling arrangement, punctuated by a larger hexagon that introduces unpredictability, alongside a monochromatic color scheme evoking both geometric precision and improvisational fluidity.
In contrast, Memoremem (2005) features a series of gray vertical panels resembling fence slats, organized in a more linear progression. Enhanced by gestural painting and natural collage elements such as a bird’s wing, the piece contrasts with the spiraling chaos of Revolution, yet still reflects Albers’ influence on the relationship between color and structure.
This exhibition promises a rich exploration of Susan Weil’s multifaceted artistic vision, emphasizing her ability to blend systematic inquiry with dynamic expression.
