silver deposit on canvas
Jacob Kassay's silver deposit works are characterized by their luminous, mirror-like surfaces achieved through an electroplating process applied directly to painted canvas. The reflective silver coating creates an ever-shifting interplay between the work and its surrounding environment, capturing and distorting the viewer's own reflection. These canvases occupy a fascinating space between painting, sculpture, and conceptual art, challenging traditional notions of the picture plane.
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February 10, 2016
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