This week marks the highly anticipated opening of Amy Sillman’s solo exhibition, Oh, Clock! at the Kunstmuseum Bern. Showcasing a diverse array of works spanning the last 15 years, the exhibit features over two dozen paintings, numerous collections of drawings, digital animations, and an expansive room-sized installation that merges printed and handmade elements, all exploring the cyclical nature of time.
Sillman’s artistic journey is a dynamic interplay between figuration and abstraction. She draws inspiration from cut-and-paste poetics, musical scores, and employs zine-making and video to create her unique visual language. In Oh, Clock!, time emerges as a palpable material, intricately woven into the fabric of the paintings and the thoughtfully curated sequences of works.
Adding another layer to this compelling exhibition, Sillman has curated a special installation of approximately 50 pieces from the Kunstmuseum Bern’s collection. These works are displayed against a backdrop of the artist’s own site-specific, improvisational wall paintings, creating a rich dialogue between past and present, tradition and innovation.
Art enthusiasts and newcomers alike will find much to ponder in this immersive exploration of time and artistic expression. Oh, Clock! promises to be a must-see event in the cultural calendar, offering a rare glimpse into Amy Sillman’s evolving practice and the timeless conversation between art and time.
