In “Back to the Stars,” his fourth solo exhibition at Monique Meloche, Sanford Biggers examines history through his use of materials. Works from two ongoing series, Codex and Chimera, were on view. The series Codex includes collage and sculptural works made from antique quilts. The layers and patterns of the quilts become intertwined with other materials creating designs that echo the layers and patterns of history. The sculptures from the Chimera series also reflect history via the use of a variety of sculptural raw materials. Cast marble, paint, wood, and textiles make up not just the form of these works, they also represent how those materials have been used throughout the history of art.
