440 Gallery is pleased to present Reverence, a solo exhibition of abstract sculptures by Jon Bunge. Constructed from assembled tree branches, the works unfold through form, shadow, and movement. They’re specially lit from below, casting intricate shadows up the walls; suspended from the ceiling, they rotate dynamically with air currents, allowing form and shadow to change continuously, and transforming static materials into a living, time-based experience.
As Jon Bunge writes in his artist statement: “I hope that my artwork directs the attention of viewers to the great beauty and majesty of our natural world, which is so threatened at this time.”
Jon Bunge grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, in a neighborhood rich with trees. His mother and grandparents were devoted gardeners who instilled in him a lifelong love of plants and flowers. Jon earned a MFA from the City College of New York in 2015 after a previous career in social work, and also holds a Masters in Divinity from Union Theological Seminary in Manhattan. His work has been shown in many venues, including Established Gallery in Brooklyn, the Ground Floor Gallery in Brooklyn, the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park, the Bonsack Gallery in St. Louis, the Walls-Ortiz Gallery in Manhattan, the NU Hotel in Brooklyn, St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn, The Other Art Fair and the Affordable Art Fair. Jon has lived in Brooklyn for over 30 years and loves the extraordinary range of art he experiences in New York City.
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