Reception: Karen Yank

As part of the Albuquerque Museum’s exhibition Abstracting Nature, which highlights her work, Yank is celebrated as one of the most accomplished creators of public artworks in the United States. Her large-scale sculptures are displayed in places like Oregon and Rhode Island, and she is among the rare few women recognized internationally for creating monumental sculptures.

The exhibition at Turner Carroll will showcase Yank’s outdoor metal sculptures and new outdoor and indoor wall sculptures. Agnes Martin, Yank’s lifelong friend and mentor, is also represented in the exhibition. While Martin exclusively worked within the square format, Yank’s use of the circular format created an ongoing dialogue between student and teacher—a conversation that continues in this exhibition today.