Exhibition Gallery

Fields: Color & Fiber - Denise Gonzalez

In Fields: Color & Fiber Northville artist Denise Gonzalez shares a collection of work highlighted by linocuts, woodcuts, cyanotypes, paintings, and sculpture involving handmade paper, wood, and other natural materials.

Paper and wood build the foundation of Denise's work in different ways. Paper is a marker in space, an infuser of thoughts and things as well as a receptor of contrast and emotion. It can be worked with wet or dry, painted upon or sculpted, the center of attention or the facilitator of light and color. Wood demands form and space, finesse and story, strength and gesture. While wood is often used as a foundation, it can also serve as the core of one’s focus. Whether it be from the forest or field, working with wood and paper fosters an intimate connection between source and form. In their essence, these materials can be both beautiful and functional. 

“Paper and wood are at the core of my work and are the jettison of my inspiration. I came to this work later in life, looking for opportunities to engage my senses more deeply, in ways that my previous vocation did not provide."

I have studied under and learned from artists, craftspeople, and educators in the areas of wood, paper, and design. It is in these settings and with these professionals that my practices and techniques have been shaped and inspired. I am grateful for these opportunities and the guidance of my mentors. Places of study include College for Creative Studies (Detroit, MI), Oxbow School of Art (Saugatuck, MI), Hook Pottery Paper (La Porte, IN), and Sam Beauford Wood Working Institute (Adrian, MI).” – Denise Gonzalez

January 7 – February 1 | Reception: Friday, January 10, 5 - 8 pm