CURRENT Exhibition

Shape Shift | Grids and surfaces

Monica Mohnot & Juliette M.Miller Herrera Nickle 

Exhibition Dates: January 17 - February 15, 2025

Artist Reception: Friday, January 17th, 7-10 pm

Performance | 24-hour Endurance performance, A Living Artist in Conversation: Tuesday, January 21st, 2025: Doors 3 pm through 3 pm the next day.

Artist talk: February 2nd, 2025, Doors 2 pm, Talk starts 2:30 pm-3:30 pm with (Q&A to follow)

Closing Reception: February 15th, 2025 3-6 pm (during gallery hours) 

ICOSA Collective is proud to present Shape Shift | Grids & Surfaces. This exhibition spotlights two contemporary artists Monica Mohnot and Juliette M.Miller Herrera Nickle pushing the boundaries of form and material.  A dynamic interplay of design bringing art into a shared dialogue of form. Alas Shape Shift.

Mohnot weaves bold shapes onto hand-woven fabric canvases, transforming these surfaces into dynamic, visual playgrounds. The saturated hues are embroidered onto the fabric, turning it into a stage where shapes pulse and interact. She combines paintings and woven textiles through the collage element using techniques such as stitching, quilting, and applique.

Her work is a reconciliation of the diverse cultural spheres she navigates as an Indian American woman. Having immigrated to the United States twenty years ago, Monica’s art reflects her journey as a mother, daughter, spouse, and spiritual being. It explores her ongoing desire to harmonize the various elements that shape her identity and express the complex intersections of these roles.

Nickle’s Neu Bauhaus, T7A$HC073 collages, sculptural in their presence, transform pressed objects into illuminated, grid-zen compositions. These works transcend flatness, evolving into three-dimensional expressions of geometry, vibrating with ethereal tension. In a convergence of Bauhaus-inspired futurism and abstract tactility, Nickle’s large-scale collages are instances resting between huge and fragile, color and shapes oscillate with energy, creating a visual push and pull with Nickle’s structured grids. 

László Moholy-Nagy brought the Bauhaus movement to the U.S., establishing the New Bauhaus in Chicago in 1937. This school, later renamed the Institute of Design, adapted Bauhaus principles to American industrial and urban contexts, fostering innovation in design education and shaping modern art, architecture, and design in the 20th century. Nickle's Grandmother, Grandfather, Step Grandfather, and dear close friends all attended the Institute of Design during this time. This school of thinking has transcended time and space to reside with Nickle's entire life practice. Nickle is current Neu Bauhaus futurism carrying forth to continue amongst us.

ICOSA Collective Gallery
916 Springdale Rd, Bldg 2, #102, Austin, TX 78702
www.icosacollective.com
Gallery Hours: Fridays & Saturdays 12-6 pm or by appointment

Art Talk: Shape Shift | Grids & Surfaces

Join ICOSA Collective for an engaging Art Talk exploring the creative processes and philosophies behind Shape Shift | Grids & Surfaces, featuring artists Monica Mohnot and Juliette M. Miller Herrera Nickle. This dynamic exhibition celebrates the interplay of material, identity, and design, showcasing how two contemporary artists push the boundaries of their mediums to create works that oscillate between the personal and the universal.

Monica Mohnot breathes life into textiles through bold, hand-woven canvases, where saturated hues and intricate stitching become a medium for exploring her Indian American identity. Her works are vibrant, tactile stories, weaving together cultural narratives and personal experiences.

Juliette M. Miller Herrera Nickle channels the Bauhaus lineage into the future with illuminated, sculptural collages that challenge the flatness of traditional grids. Her work, steeped in familial connections to the Bauhaus movement, transcends time and space, presenting geometric abstractions that pulse with energy and tension.

This talk delves into how these two artists transform form and material into a shared visual dialogue. Learn about their inspirations, techniques, and the evolving relationship between identity, history, and design.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage directly with the artists and uncover the layers of meaning behind Shape Shift.
Event Details:
📍 ICOSA,  916 Springdale Rd, Bldg 2, #102, Austin, TX 78702
📅 Date & Time: February 2nd 2025 : Doors 2pm: Talk starts 2:30pm-3:30pm with (Q&A to follow)
🎟️ Free and open to the public

Let’s talk art, design, and the ever-shifting boundaries of creative expression!