Dates: January 19th-25th
Gallery Hours: 10am-4pm, or by appointment
Opening Reception: Friday, January 21 6-9pm
Venue: Oglethorpe Gallery, 406 E. Oglethorpe Ave.
I believe that zoos and aquariums are metaphoric for the human relationship to the non-human world. Both the modern zoo and photography were conceived of during the Victorian era. I'm using a 'Victorian lens' to explore the idea of how we perceive and relate to the natural world, especially animals. One of the main parts of the installation will consist of photographic images printed on leaves. I will be displaying them in handmade wooden boxes that are reminiscent of insect collection boxes of the 1800's. The leaves will be pinned inside the boxes like specimens. The boxes are made completely with locally salvaged antique wood. Photographic silhouettes and stereoscopes will also be on display.
