Laura Rathe Fine Art presents “Erased,” an exhibition of work by Nicole Charbonnet and Rosemary Barile, two very different artists who share an affinity for subtlety rather than directness. Charbonnet is a New Orleans painter having her first Houston exhibition. She uses layers of watery washes of paint, reminiscent of frescoes, veiling images of popular culture, to suggest the passage of time and the power of memory. Sante Fe artist Barile is heavily influenced by Japanese fiber art, incorporating silk into the majority of her panels, in which she employs shibori (resist) dyeing techniques. The fabric is rusted against metal or oxidized on copper, building intricate patterns reminiscent of those found in nature — her paintings are thus uniquely organic.
There’s an opening reception at 6 p.m. June 7. Regular viewing hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Through July 5. 2707 Colquitt. For information, call 713-527-7700 or visit laurarathe.com. Free.
Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Starts: June 7. Continues through July 5, 2014
This article appears in Jun 19-25, 2014.