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Review
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fly.” This is a whimsical but serene image.
A bronze group labeled “Family” is composed of three figures on a small platform, a man Looking out (but with no eyes!) seeming to move forward, a seated woman, legs drawn up and arms draped around in front of the knees, (no bust or anything else to say “female,” but there’s no question about that in my mind), and a large dog seated on the ground beside the woman. Nothing could be simpler or more reduced in detail than these figures. The faces have the triangular shape of some ancient, prehistoric statues, with long limbs and necks. I felt these individuals were related and satisfied. How does Ms. Brownstein convince me of this? By the careful placement and design of each figure.
If the viewer doesn’t tarry*for a long look, he or she will miss what is going on with the works on view, especially the bronze sculptures. Ms. Brownstein is primarily showing relationships and the need for mutual feelings to achieve that. Figure #2, called “Clouds (#2 of 3)” portrays three busts of individuals all joined, flying or
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