“Near Distance” Installation view ©Gallery BatonGallery Baton presents Suzanne Song (b. 1974)’s solo exhibition, “Near Distance”, on view through April 13.
Suzanne Song creates paintings and installations, employing simple elements such as lines, form, and a reduced color palette to create a multifaceted dimension and reimagine this space as an immaterial and conceptual object. In “Near Distance”, Suzanne transcends traditional notions of “painterly representation of experienced space,” weaving a subtle interplay between perspective (far and near) and the variations of familiarity and unfamiliarity within a space into vibrant and rigorous compositions.
At first glance, Suzanne’s work may draw parallels with Minimal Art, characterized by repetition of basic units and modules, monochromatic tones, and an emphasis on planes and lines. However, she selectively borrows these formal aspects to depict societal structures’ abstract and improvisational nature, leading toward a hyperconnected society. In an era of hyperconnectivity, where the boundaries between reality and the virtual blur, Suzanne reflects on the fluid relationship between near and far and the Mobius-like cycles that characterize modern life. Through her art, she encourages us to embrace the ambiguity and constant change inherent in our contemporary existence.
Suzanne Song holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Clemson University and a Master of Fine Arts from Yale School of Art. Her work has graced prestigious venues such as The Drawing Center and Doosan Gallery in New York. A recipient of the Smack Mellon Artist Studio Program and NYFA Fellowship, Suzanne continues her vibrant artistic practice as a member of The Elizabeth Foundation of the Arts in New York City.
