To Wander a Well Worn Path presents the act of weaving, a millennia-old tradition rooted in survival and functionality, in relation to contemporary abstraction and mixed media practices. Dodd MFA candidate Eliza Bentz investigates the integrity and aesthetic of weaving, tracing and in some cases magnifying, the journey of a line as it emerges into an intertwined network. The resulting works are an assemblage of ceramic and fiber sculptures, activating both the vertical and horizontal plane as organic vessels and meandering wall works. By participating in the tactility and skill of handcraft, Bentz proves that the inclinations and tactics of those who came before us are not so far behind.

To Wander A Well Worn Path ran from September 14 - October 6 at The Lupin Foundation Gallery within the University of Georgia’s Lamar Dodd School of Art