In Terry Haggerty’s most recent exhibition at Sikkema Jenkins consists of a series of shaped paintings on wood panels as well as reliefs on aluminum. His dynamic technique evokes both the immediate flatness of his material while at the same time drawing attention to the three-dimensionality of the spatial plane. Torque (2015) exemplifies the range of Haggerty’s ability to carve out space with fluidly constructed lines that twist and bend in a ribbon-like construction. Employing varnish as one method to achieve this dualistic effect, Haggerty energizes the space both in and around each work, with his exacting attention to detail extending to corners, edges, and gaps.
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