
Gina Beavers
wood stain on panel
40.6 x 40.6 x 10.2 cm
Gina Beavers’ Cozy Cable (2024) and Chunky Ribbed Knit Throw (2024) transform the textures of everyday domestic textiles into striking sculptural wall reliefs. Through her unique process, Beavers sculpts foam and paper pulp into exaggerated, dimensional surfaces, bringing the intricate patterns and woven forms of blankets and knits to life. She enhances these textured surfaces with layers of vibrant oil paint, creating works that engage the viewer’s senses and draw attention to the interplay of material and form.
Rendered in bold, saturated hues, these pieces evoke warmth, intimacy, and care while inviting viewers to consider their layered complexity. At the same time, the vibrant color palette and magnified textures push these objects into the realm of abstraction, reimagining the familiar as something new. Part of her broader Comfortcore series, the works reflect an exploration of how familiar household items—like blankets and knits—can be elevated into symbols of comfort, labor, and emotional connection.
Through these sculptural reliefs, Beavers reimagines the everyday as an object of contemplation, celebrating the tactile connections of home while encouraging reflection on the emotional resonance of the seemingly ordinary.