Join us for the opening reception of A Foothold, That Is All, a solo exhibition by Chattanooga-based artist Judy Rushin-Knopf. We will be also hosting Open Artist Studios + printmaking demonstrations in the Community Printshop. More details TBA

A foothold, that is all
Meanwhile, I have found a ledge on which to catch my breath. Working repetitively and
instinctively – like breathing – I have produced this group of weavings that represent a
shift towards a slower practice focused on sustainability, depth, and well-being. They
are a bridge to something I can’t yet identify.

For over twenty years I have held seven convictions. They are my compass.

Seven Convictions
1.     The time invested in making the work conveys to those willing to invest the
time seeing the work
2.     Repetitive honing by hand may imbue an artwork with more humanity than a
large painterly gesture
3. Small works are underrated
4.     You can build something big from small parts (or cover large distances with
small steps)
5.     Painting is a long process of getting into and out of trouble
6.     Allowing a work to lean into instability is an affirmation of life
7.     I am inspired by the prospect of mutual generosity between the artist and
viewer

Bio
Rushin-Knopf’s work has been featured in numerous gallery and museum exhibitions nationally
and resides in museum and book art collections including University of Kentucky Art Museum,
Florida State University Museum of Fine Art, Wofford College Museum of Fine Art,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The Frick Fine Arts Library, Harvard Fine Arts Library,
and the Kohler Art Library. She is represented by Ivy Brown Gallery in New York. Rushin-Knopf
is also a collaborator with Carolyn Henne on the Comma project, which produces boxed editions
of small sculptural objects.