Vector: n.
1.Mathematics. A. A quantity with magnitude and direction. B. A straight line whose magnitude is length and whose orientation in space is direction 2.Genetics. A bacteriophage, plasmid, or other agent that transfers genetic material from one cell to another. 3.A force or influence.

Unit Vector: n.
A vector reduced to its smallest sum of 1

Our work has always been riddled with a balance between dualities and connections, indicative of our relationship as two individuals, artists and sisters. Metal and painting come together as two separate disciplines referencing binaries including hard vs. soft, male vs. female, smooth vs. texture, manmade vs. nature, and 2D vs. 3D. Yet mathematical constructs tie each piece together as a whole.

From a distance the work looks sleek and high contrast with hyper-pigmented painting and shiny metal surfaces, yet up close the viewer is struck by hand sanded intricate patterns softening the metal and textural multilayered paintings inspired by natural surfaces. Multiple panels that shift in depth off the wall reference mathematical equations, but at the same time talk about boundaries and connections, with pattern and colors tying the separate pieces together. Intersecting lines are specific cross products in geometry, yet also represent us as sisters with our paths crossing, or how any seemingly separate entities can come together in space and time.

Playing with these ideas of equalizing binaries, we are excited to debut the "minis". For every large scale work in the show there is a "mini". This small scale work although separate and tiny, should be considered its "sibling's" equal.

Each mini took an equal amount of time, effort, and cost to create, and holds a presence just as strong. It is almost as if the smaller works are the essence or soul of the larger more so than simply a doppelganger. If relating to the geometry, the unit vector is perhaps the best terminology, where the vector is reduced to its smallest sum (1)

--KX2 2009

Description of Process:

Whether working large scale in aluminum or small scale in sterling silver the process is quite similar. Shapes and lines are cut into sheets of metal, after which the metal is bent into an open backed box construction. It is then welded or soldered in corners and hand worked to create unique textures. Seen through the negative space in the metal, mounted from behind, oil on canvas is layered to create impressions that get more intricate the closer the viewer gets. The entire presentation and contrast of metal and painting is striking from a distance, as well as detailed and engaging up close.