Coup d'Espace: Dan Tulk

Working with everyday objects and inexpensive materials, Tulk created sculptural installations and small sculptures that project a visual simplicity and ephemeral nature that belies their exacting and often elaborate construction. Engaged in constant experimentation, the artist created works that were often temporary, constructed from delicate materials, everyday objects, or the play of light at a particular moment in time. This physical transformation, of familiar materials into something fantastical or even sublime, is a hallmark of the artist's practice. Lines and Shadows celebrates an artist of prodigious energy, whose commitment to experimentation and exploration can be viewed throughout his work, from the largest installation to the simplest sculpture. The loss of such an enthusiastic and talented emerging artist was a blow to DC's art community and a tragedy for Dan's family and friends. Donations were accepted at the opening reception for the Tulk Family Education and Assistance Fund, a fund set up for the benefit of Dan's three children.

Special thanks to the George Mason University School of Art and School of Art Print Studio

ABOUT COUP D’ESPACE

Coup d’Espace is WPA’s member-generated programming series. By inviting member artists and curators to plan installations, exhibitions, and events in its office project space, WPA provides a venue for unusual collaborations, exploration of new concepts, and the production of new and experimental work. Coup d’Espace allows artists and curators to utilize the WPA office as a laboratory or workshop space, to introduce new and in-process projects and present challenging ideas.