“Andrea Donnelly’s Transient Phenomena, presents a series of woven paintings that center on natural objects — leaves, feathers, dried plants — forms so ubiquitous they often do not grab our attention. By enlarging these forms into her meticulously woven compositions, Donnelly encourages the viewer to take a moment and recognize the intricacy, complexity, and beauty of these “little miracles”. By magnifying what is typically overlooked, her works allow you to see in full color what might be missed in the everyday.

A sense of intimacy is found not only in Donnelly’s objects, but her process as well. The act of examining a small found object gives it weight, meaning, and becomes a gesture of respect.  Similarly, weaving on a traditional loom is an intimate, time-intensive practice, one defined by repetition, patience, and care. In Transient Phenomena, these two versions of attention intertwine, resulting in a body of work where material and method are at the forefront.”

– Reynolds Gallery