HAL TRAGER - SYMMETRY UNVEILED

14 November - 10 December 2023

"As you wander through "Symmetry Unveiled" allow yourself to be drawn into the hypnotic world of Hal Trager, where boundaries of perception are continually redefined."
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Supply Chain | 2021 | Ink On Vellum | 14 x 17

Curatorial Text By Jade Matarazzo
"In the realm of artistic expression, there exists a captivating interplay between precision and illusion, where the human hand seeks to defy the limits of perception."

The House Of Arts Invites you to immerse yourself in the world of Hal Trager, an artist whose meticulous hand-drawn creations on velum push the bondaries of symmetry and organization to new heights. Hal Trager's artistry unfolds in a mesmerizing dance between symmetry and illusion. Upon first glance, each piece appears to be an impeccable display of order and balance. Perfectly aligned forms, meticulously drawn, evoke a sense of mathematical precision. However as you delve deeper into Trager's work you quickly discover that this is no ordinary symmetry.
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Hal Trager, 00 SUPPLY CHAIN, 2021

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"Trager's art is a masterclass in optical illusion. Each form, though organized, plays tricks on the eye. Geometric patterns spiral into infinity, creating a sense of endless depth and movement."
STARGAZE | 2021 | INK ON VELLUM | 14 X 17
When the viewer observes Hal Trager's meticulously rendered lines, they begin to shift and warp on the paper, challenging the perception of reality. What seems rigid and predictable at first glance becomes fluid and dynamic upon closer inspection. Trager's choice of vellum as a canvas adds an ethereal quality to the work. The translucent nature of vellum allows light to pass through, casting delicate shadows that interact with the forms on the page. This interplay of light and shadow deepens the illusion, as forms appear to float and evolve, further blurring the line between reality and imagination.

Hal Trager's artistic journey spans thirty years of his life's testament to the power his hand's connection to his memories and the limitless potential of his mind. Through his skilled craftmanship, he invites us to explore the delicate balance between order and chaos, symmetry and illusion. As the viewer, you are immediately drawn into Hal Trager's world by these curiously complex pieces which create an immaculate sense of perspective in what seems to be an almost infinite array of connecting lines, shapes and forms.
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- Hal Trager, 00 SUPPLY CHAIN, 2021
  
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- Hal Trager, 02 TRAPPED, 2023
  
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- Hal Trager, 06 PSYCHO-DELLIC, 2022
  
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- Hal Trager, 07 THE FAN, 1989
  
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- Hal Trager, 11 DISPENSARY, 2022
  
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- Hal Trager, 12 CHECKER BOARD, 2022
  
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- Hal Trager, 13 TAKEOUT BOX, 2022
  
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- Hal Trager, 14 INSIDE THE BOX, 2021
  
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- Hal Trager, 16 KALEIDESCOPE WITH SPIRIT , 2022
  
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- Hal Trager, 18 SOME PLACE-MAT, 2022
  
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- Hal Trager, 19 UFO DANCEFLOOR, 2022
  
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- Hal Trager, ANGEL'S TEEPEE, 2022
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- Hal Trager, 23 NOVUS ORDO, 2022
  
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- Hal Trager, 25 GRILLED OCTOPUS, 2022
  
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- Hal Trager, 27 LADDERS, 2022
  
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- Hal Trager, 28 PROSPECTIVE, 2023
  
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- Hal Trager, 29 CALAMITY , 2021
  
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- Hal Trager, 35a POLYNATION 1, 2023
- Hal Trager, 35b POLYNATION II, 2023
  
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- Hal Trager, 35c POLYNATION III, 2023
  
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- Hal Trager, 35d POLYNATION IV, 2023
  
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- Hal Trager, 36 STARGAZE, 2021
  
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"As you wander through "Symmetry Unveiled" allow yourself to be drawn into the hypnotic world of Hal Trager, where boundaries of perception are continually redefined."

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