Curated by Jennifer Frias
August 23 – September 25, 2010
Wignall Museum
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Even Better Than the Real Thing observes the edges of perception. It takes into account the notion of “defamiliarization,” or the artistic technique of forcing the audience to see common things in an unfamiliar or strange way in order to enhance perception of the familiar by making the everyday uncanny. While the procedure to achieve such realistic and hi-tech qualities may appear
mass-produced, the objects in the exhibition were constructed meticulously by applying basic, traditional art and handcraft techniques, such as painting, drawing, sculpting and sewing. The works selected for Even Better Than the Real Thing posses characteristics that are visually arresting, seductive, and at times, disturbing. The results undertake an unsettling realism and issue a challenge to art’s alleged dedication to the world of appearances.
Artists include: Jon Bonser, Joe Davidson, Ben Jackel, Kiel Johnson, Nina Katchadourian, Rebecca Morales, Kristen Morgin, Kaz Oshiro, Derek Parker, Andy Ralph, Laura Splan, Stephanie Syjuco
Artist in Residence
Pollock–Krasner
Visual Arts Fellowship Recipient
June 29 – July 25, 2010
|
Curated by Billy Renkl
September 7 - October 1, 2010
Trahern Gallery
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN
Recent Group Exhibit
Newly commissioned
site-specific sculptures.
May 1 - July 25, 2010
Preston Manor
Brighton & Hove, UK
Artists: Catherine Bertola, James Hunting, Matt Smith, Laura Splan, Caitlin Heffernan, Emma Molony, Gavin Fry, Penny Green, Maria Rivans, Ingrid Plum, Louise Batchelor and Kira O’Reilly
Upcoming Group Exhibition
Curated by
Rickie Solinger
September – October 2010
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH |
