11/20/2013
The New Collective
My work,
Loss Of Freedom will be on display at The Pittsburgh Center For The Arts through January 19, 2014. The piece is part of an exhibition titled "The New Collective". The show was curated by: Petra Fallaux, Creative Director for Springboard Design; Renee Stout, internationally known multi‐media artist; and Bill Horrigan, Curator‐at‐Large for the the Wexner Center and a previous member of the three‐ person Advisory Team for the Whitney Museum’s 2008 Biennial Exhibition. “The New Collective” provides the opportunity for the Guilds of Pittsburgh to work in unity creating an exhibition that defines a new era. Works were chosen from the Craftsmen’s Guild of Pittsburgh, Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh, Group A, Pittsburgh Print Group, Pittsburgh Society of Artists, Society of Sculptors, and Women of Visions, Inc. Don't miss this unique exhibition. With such a vast array of talent, It is sure to have something for everyone.
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Loss Of Freedom artist statement:
Throughout the world there are many places where acts of war and violence are a common sight. A tank rolling down the street is a normal occurrence. Americans have the luxury of pretending these places merely exist on our televisions. The artist forces us to experience the terror of war by placing elements of panic and destruction into our own neighborhood. The work was inspired by images of the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings. The artist asks, in an age of greed, terrorism, and moral ignorance, will we be able to prevent a complete and total loss of freedom?
