UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The HUB-Robeson Galleries are excited to present “Unsolicited Advice,” an installation of drawings and textile works by Laura Marsh on view in the HUB Gallery from April 21 to July 16.
There will be a reception for the exhibition from 5 to 7 p.m. on April 20 at the HUB-Robeson Galleries.
Marsh is a textile artist whose works address the need for humanitarian acceptance and systemic social change. Through tactile objects such as spheres, flags and banners inscribed with poetic humanitarian texts, Marsh creates art installations to engage viewers in consideration of societal issues about class, gender and feminism.
The title “Unsolicited Advice” is a phrase taken from a small banner included in the exhibition that reads, “She went back to the office, and unsolicited advice followed.” The autobiographical piece responds to gender equality issues in American society. Marsh explores the idea that unsolicited advice is often incomplete, not fully considering the person receiving it.
Marsh combated racism, homophobia and divorce during her upbringing and early adulthood in Montrose. These experiences shaped her humanitarian practice.
Marsh is a descendent of two generations who practiced sewing. Her art reflects her familial tradition and contemporary tones. She encourages viewers to confront their own image by engaging with and experiencing her work at the HUB-Robeson Galleries.
The artist received her master of fine arts from Yale University School of Art and a bachelor of fine arts from the Cleveland Institute of Art. She has exhibited nationally at venues including The Whitney Museum of American Art, Jane Lombard Gallery, Printed Matter, Field Projects, Newman Popiashvili Gallery, Tilton Gallery, Dotfiftyone Gallery, Locust Projects and Deering Estate. She has been an artist in residence at Oolite Arts, Mana Contemporary and the Siena Art Institute.
Marsh has also led study abroad programs in Italy to produce immersive and historical installations in collaboration with the Art and Design Department at the University of New Haven and the Culinary Art Program in Tuscany. She is a member of the Fiber Artists of Miami Association, where she is curating a community green space called Artnezs. These community efforts are the result of studying with Rita Goodman, associate professor at Cleveland Institute of Art, and working as a professional artist for over 16 years.
Class, student organization and office visits are welcomed. Email Galleries@psu.edu with inquiries. For more information on this and other exhibitions, contact HUB-Robeson Galleries at 814-865-2563 or visit their website. Keep up to date with HUB-Robeson Galleries by signing up for the Listserv or following @hubrobesongalleries on Instagram.