Propeller Art Gallery presents CONGRUENCE by Susan Ruptash & INCOGNITUM by MoSo

CONGRUENCE by Susan Ruptash

The works in Congruence continue my explorations of the special qualities of Japanese washi.

Working primarily with heritage washi, I apply minimal interventions to form a new expression for each sheet of washi. I want to draw attention to the translucency, gorgeous fibre structure, subtle colours, and surface textures, as well as the hidden qualities of strength and the subtle differences caused by the choice of fibre, drying method, even the quality of the water used in the process.

Congruence refers to objects that have the same shape and size. Many of the works in the exhibition are made up of multiple components of the same shape and size. I am constantly seeking ways to amplify a single sheet of handmade washi – one method is to break the sheet apart (through cutting or tearing) and re-assemble the parts of a full sheet to create a new statement. I also seek the act of repetition in my work to honour the repetitive work of the heritage washi makers who create this incredible material.

INCOGNITUM by MoSo
Our world has just started to recover from the massive dislocations of a worldwide pandemic. Now, more than ever, it is appropriate to pay homage to those who devotedly continued through these difficult times to selflessly deliver on our needs and our care when everyone else disconnected and sheltered in place. Not the politicians, not the media folks nor the policy wonks and not the “influencers” who got most of the public attention. This show is dedicated to the ones who were there every day for us as family, patients and customers.