Exhibition Review: Carol Prusa Solo Show.
Step into a universe of shimmering light and celestial forms — experience Carol Prusa’s breathtaking silverpoint exhibition at Bernice Steinbaum Gallery.
Location: 2101 Tigertail Avenue, Miami, FL 33133
Carol Prusa’s solo exhibition at Bernice Steinbaum Gallery is a mesmerizing celebration of silverpoint, a centuries-old drawing medium she revitalizes with breathtaking precision and imagination. From the moment one enters the gallery, it is clear that the curation is meticulous — each piece feels like a carefully composed galactic poem, inviting viewers to explore both cosmic expansiveness and the intimate nuances of the artist’s hand.
Prusa’s technique is nothing short of extraordinary. The process — sandblasting panels, applying gesso, and layering silverpoint with titanium-white pigment — is notoriously difficult, yet she executes it with dreamlike mastery. The result is luminous, shimmering works that conjure star-like patterns across the gallery walls, revealing abstract geometries beneath the surface. These celestial forms evoke the vastness of the universe while retaining a quiet, meditative intimacy.
What makes Prusa’s work particularly compelling is its insistence on human presence in an increasingly digital age. Each fine, delicate line affirms the artist’s touch and invites viewers into a contemplative space, offering respite from the frenetic pace of contemporary life. In her hands, Silverpoint becomes more than a medium; it is a channel of communication, a bridge between material precision and poetic expression.
This exhibition demonstrates Prusa’s technical virtuosity and her ability to transform a historical medium into a contemporary, emotionally resonant experience. Every piece is a celestial journey, and the show is a testament to the enduring power of craft, imagination, and the human hand.
