Similar Differences:
Four Object Makers
Emerging artists that are pushing the boundaries of craft in contemporary art
Karl Burkheimer
John Rais
Felicia Szorad
Travis Townsend
Entire Gallery
March 2-30, 2001
Opening Reception
March 2, 7:00-9:00pm
See the show
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This exhibit appears in conjunction with the SNAG Conference to be held at VCU, 02/28-03/03/01
Exhibition Statement
Four artists explore similar ideas through the making of personal
objects. Karl Burkheimer's precious boxes, John Rais' forged baskets,
Felicia Szorad's enameled hats, and Travis Townsend's surreal devices
all share a fascination with the issues of containment and function.
These artists approach their media from a craft background
(metalsmithing and woodworking) and seek the enhancement of the ordinary
and sensitivity to material that comes from such a connection. While
achieving this subtlety of craftsmanship, each one layers on their own
individual concepts that push their work out of traditional categories.
The steps being
taken by these four artists are unique to contemporary art. They are
remaking the role of the art object by keeping it connected to everyday
life.
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