MEDITATION IN BLACK:A MINDSCAPE INSTALLATION
2008 Millworks Gallery Inc. Akron, Ohio
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A stripped-down study of repetition and form rendered entirely in black. Featuring paintings on tar paper and painted wood sculptures, the 30+ pieces work both individually, as well as collectively, to allow the viewer to step in-to, and out-of, a physical "thought-loop."
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Artist Teresa Bosko in the studio during the making of Meditation in Black. Publicity photo. Copyright 2007 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved.
Taping-off tar paper in preparation of cutting stencil. Copyright 2007 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved.
Cut stencil images. Copyright 2007 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved.
Painted-in stencil. Copyright 2007 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved.
Artist Teresa Bosko during the making of Meditation in Black. Concept for installation came during a dark time... it was both a daily diary, and a meditation. Copyright 2007 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved.
The finished black-on-black painting after removing the tape. When displayed side-by-side, each 24" x 48" panel ties-into the next, creating one overall composition; like the days of a week, or thoughts in a loop... Copyright 2007 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved.
4' x 8' sheets of OSB waiting to be transformed... Copyright 2007 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved.
Clean-up in aisle #9... Studio was in a 3-bay garage which included an hydraulic lift. The apartment was upstairs. Copyright 2007 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved.
Panels were cut from OSB because it's texture worked well with the flat black paint, and it was cost-effective. An unintentional result was that many viewers thought the final pieces were fabricated from metal. Copyright 2007 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved.
Waiting for paint. Copyright 2007 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved.
Artist Teresa Bosko during the making of Meditation in Black. "Draw with the Saw!" Copyright 2007 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved.
Cowboys...yeah. Copyright 2007 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved.
Painted panel. Copyright 2007 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved.
My little Jackie-boy,aka: Jackie Juicy-Fruit Jones (RIP) I love ya, funny boy! Copyright 2007 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved.
In the studio of artist Teresa Bosko during the making of Meditation in Black. Copyright 2007 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved.
Some assembled pieces next to the "thinking" chair. Copyright 2007 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved.
Waiting to be assembled... Panels were hinged together with black satin ribbon, (much like a corset), forming folding-screen-like sculptures. Copyright 2007 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved.
Finished panels waiting to be assembled. Copyright 2007 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved.
In the studio of Artist Teresa Bosko during the making of Meditation in Black. Through that doorway and up the stairs were the living quarters... a great space. Copyright 2007 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved.
Artist Teresa Bosko in the studio during the making of Meditation in Black. Copyright 2007 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved.
Artist Teresa Bosko in the studio during the making of Meditation in Black. It was fun to sit amongst the finished pieces in the studio at night... they had a life of their own. Copyright 2007 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved.
Quite a proud group... Copyright 2007 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved.
I wore the green ribbon in my hair on my wedding day. The making of Meditation in Black took place during the first of several separations from my now ex-husband. It was stolen during the exhibit. Copyright 2007 Teresa Bosko. All rights Reserved.
In the studio of Artist Teresa Bosko during the making of Meditation in Black. Copyright 2007 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved.
Celebrating the completion of making Meditation in Black with the love of my life, Roni (RIP). I miss you, little noodle... Copyright 2007 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved.
The installation begins... Millworks Gallery Inc., Akron, Ohio. Copyright 2007-08 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved.
Artist Teresa Bosko during installation of Meditation in Black at Millworks Gallery Inc., Akron, Ohio. Tar paper paintings line perimeter of room prior to hanging. It was freezing cold that night! Copyright 2007-08 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved.
Meditation in Black: A Mindscape Installation. Copyright 2007-08 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved. February 2 - March 10, 2008: Millworks Gallery Inc., Akron, Ohio.
Meditation in Black: A Mindscape Installation. Copyright 2007-08 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved. February 2 - March 10, 2008: Millworks Gallery Inc., Akron, Ohio.
Meditation in Black: A Mindscape Installation. Copyright 2007-08 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved. February 2 - March 10, 2008: Millworks Gallery Inc., Akron, Ohio. Shadows made by sculptures played an important role in the overall composition.
Meditation in Black: A Mindscape Installation. Copyright 2007-08 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved. February 2 - March 10, 2008: Millworks Gallery Inc., Akron, Ohio.
Meditation in Black: A Mindscape Installation. Copyright 2007-08 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved. February 2 - March 10, 2008: Millworks Gallery Inc., Akron, Ohio.
Meditation in Black: A Mindscape Installation. Copyright 2007-08 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved. February 2 - March 10, 2008: Millworks Gallery Inc., Akron, Ohio.
Meditation in Black: A Mindscape Installation. Copyright 2007-08 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved. February 2 - March 10, 2008: Millworks Gallery Inc., Akron, Ohio.
Meditation in Black: A Mindscape Installation. Copyright 2007-08 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved. February 2 - March 10, 2008: Millworks Gallery Inc., Akron, Ohio.
Meditation in Black: A Mindscape Installation. Copyright 2007-08 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved. February 2 - March 10, 2008: Millworks Gallery Inc., Akron, Ohio. Viewers were encouraged to use floor cushions as part of the meditative experience.
Meditation in Black: A Mindscape Installation. Copyright 2007-08 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved. February 2 - March 10, 2008: Millworks Gallery Inc., Akron, Ohio.
Meditation in Black: A Mindscape Installation. Copyright 2007-08 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved. February 2 - March 10, 2008: Millworks Gallery Inc., Akron, Ohio.
Meditation in Black: A Mindscape Installation. Copyright 2007-08 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved. February 2 - March 10, 2008: Millworks Gallery Inc., Akron, Ohio.
Meditation in Black: A Mindscape Installation. Copyright 2007-08 Teresa Bosko. All Rights Reserved. February 2 - March 10, 2008: Millworks Gallery Inc., Akron, Ohio.