Out of Context
Featuring: Carolyn Kline-Coyle
Dates: March 21, 2025 - May 4, 2025
Kiosk Gallery @ Utility Works, 32 E. Baltimore Ave, Lansdowne, PA 19050
Gallery Hours: Weds - Sat noon - 6pm
Reception: March 21st 6 - 8 pm
Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com
We live in a world taken out of context. Images, text, videos and music are just a few examples of things taken from one source and used in another source for a new meaning. I use words and phrases taken from a social context and change them into design elements for a visual image. Alteration, sublimation and erasure change the original meaning into an abstract design with the word ultimately obliterated. The compositions in these paintings have no resting ground and live in a floating unattached state.
COLOR. SHAPE. TEXTURE. TIME
I am under the influence of color in the natural world. The task is choosing the first color in a composition and finding its harmonious companions. The shapes come from letters in words used as compositional elements. The words themselves come from current events and internal combustion. Texture is what happens as a natural result of the application process and is determined by the thickness and buildup of paint, oil pastels and any collaged elements. Time is thought of in a geological sense. The accumulation of layers and their indiscriminate removal. The erosion and shifting of the surface based on external forces.
Artist Bio:
An Abstract painter from Drexel Hill, PA Carolyn Kline-Coyle is a teaching artist at community outreach programs and art centers in Delaware and Chester counties. She completed her education at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in the 4-year Certificate Program as well as in the MFA program. Her work has been included in solo and group exhibitions in the southeastern region of Pennsylvania and her work is included in public and private collections.
About the Gallery
This exhibition is organized by the Lansdowne Art Committee, a volunteer group of The Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation. The mission of the Lansdowne Arts Committee is to create, foster, and promote Lansdowne's identity as a vibrant and inspiring artistic community. The Lansdowne Art Committee is dedicated to nurturing creative expression, enhancing community engagement, stimulating economic growth, preserving and celebrating Lansdowne's diversity, and cultivating arts education and access.
The Kiosk Gallery is located in the front Lobby of Utility Works, a creative co-working space in Lansdowne PA*. Originally home to Delaware County Electric and built in the early 20th century, Utility Works* has been transformed into a creative co-working building that houses 23 art studios, a ceramics studio as well as a Maker Space.
Accessibility Statement For Kiosk Gallery: The LEDC are committed to provide a welcoming and accessible environment for all individuals, including those with disabilities. We strive to ensure that our facilities, services, and events are as accessible as we can make them, giving you the confidence to visit us.
Parking: There is a municipal lot behind Dunkin' Donuts that is available to the public, as well as additional street parking along Baltimore Ave and Highland Ave.
Gallery Accessibility
Inclusive Design: Our first floor is designed to be inclusive and ensure accessibility for all.
Approachable Entrance: Our front door on Baltimore Ave. (look for the gold doors) is an accessible entrance. Please ask a member of staff if you need both doors open to gain entry.
Accessible Restroom: We offer an accessible ADA-approved gender-neutral bathroom for the convenience of all visitors.
Wide Walkways: Our walkways are wide enough to accommodate wheelchair users, ensuring smooth and easy navigation.