"COMPLETED BY NATURE"
curated by
Koan-Jeff Baysa
"Completed by Nature" is an exhibition that looks at
the active and passive interactions of the artist and
his/her natural surroundings, the end result of which
is translocatable to fit within the context of
contemporary visual art. One renown example is
Walter De Mariašs "Lightning Fields" in which the
artist has removed himself and the installation is
completed by Nature. At the other end of the concept
spectrum is an artist who considers herself to be a
work in progress, waiting to be inspired and
"completed by nature itself." Between those poles are
artists who "collaborate" with insects/animals and
plants; artists who work with natural forces
(a river will "paint" a canvas for an artist; an
artistšs painting is left outdoors to be altered and
"completed" by the freezing temperatures).
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The artist will mostly
be presenting site-specific
or new work.
Review the artists:
Huong Ngo
Sally Resnik Rockriver
Joseph E. Trumpey
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