Copper Circle by Samantha McCurdy

Among the Shapes and Spells series by Samantha McCurdy, the works exist within their own visual rules. Surfaces appear smooth, precise, and self-contained. In a world where gravity, tension, and balance feel obvious. Within that order, small disruptions carry outsized power. A puncture through fabric, a metal piercing against a perfect surface, or a sanded edge revealing color beneath becomes a charged gesture, a moment of emphasis that pulls the viewer’s eye exactly where it’s meant to go. These actions function through contrast.