sans delineation
sans delineation

“‘No zoning’ turns out to be the urban equivalent of the great western myth of ‘no fences.’” (Brett Martin, GQ)

An observation from the past year and a half in Houston, sans delineation evokes two forces compelled to beguile each other. Intersecting forms embody the chaos and structure of Houston’s unzoned environment, while the intricate woven grid reminds us of the idealization we crave. sans delineation was a temporary site-specific installation at Art League Houston.

handwoven stainless steel, linen, silk, and nylon, wood, astro turf, concrete, flagging tape, plants, 2019

all photos credit alex barber and art league houston

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sans delineation

“‘No zoning’ turns out to be the urban equivalent of the great western myth of ‘no fences.’” (Brett Martin, GQ)

An observation from the past year and a half in Houston, sans delineation evokes two forces compelled to beguile each other. Intersecting forms embody the chaos and structure of Houston’s unzoned environment, while the intricate woven grid reminds us of the idealization we crave. sans delineation was a temporary site-specific installation at Art League Houston.

handwoven stainless steel, linen, silk, and nylon, wood, astro turf, concrete, flagging tape, plants, 2019

all photos credit alex barber and art league houston

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