NADA New York 2024

Ellen Pong and Maris Van Vlack, in their distinct, process-oriented practices, use mass production tools to craft one-of-a-kind pieces that are rich in meaning. Ellen Pong’s sculptures rethink the utility of the mold, using it as a scaffold for materials such as ceramic, glass, and metal, casting distinct forms that retain an aesthetic kinship. Maris Van Vlack uses the loom as her creative starting point. Her works delve into geologic forms and explore the effects of orogenic and erosive forces on the earth, inviting viewers to contemplate the vastness of time and our place within it.