Exhibition Reception: To Be Human & The Joy and Sorrow of Imagining

Main Gallery, FREE Remarks at 6:30 pm , Register for the opening reception Join us for the free public opening reception for our two new exhibitions, To Be Human, curated by Kelly Connole, and The Joy and Sorrow of Imagining, by Adam Chau. About To Be Human: Clay remembers every touch. It holds the imprint of fingers, the weight of emotion, and the passage of time. To Be Human is a provocative exploration of the human condition through the poignant work of four artists whose work centers the human figure as both subject and symbol. Each of these makers celebrates clay’s ability to hold complexity, contradiction, tenderness and truth while they bring their own lived experience to the work. To Be Human is not just about what a body looks like, but what it carries. The exhibition aims to be a meditation on empathy and our ability to see ourselves in others– to be curious about the stories we do not yet know. Participating artists include: Cristina Córdova, Michelle Gregor, Ashlyn Pope, and Kensuke Yamada. About The Joy and Sorrow of Imagining: Adam Chau’s work has always looked at how technology aids, challenges, and enhances society. His research with Artificial Intelligence has allowed him to think like Geppetto and create his own child by using AI software to take childhood pictures of himself and his husband to create a fictional son, Billie. With a series of porcelain objects that reference Billie, this exhibit will investigate how sculpture can aid in the celebration or fantasy in having a family in a queer context and surrealist framework. From cultural identity to folklore (such as Pinocchio), Billie will have many sprawling ideas from each work to the next. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Details Date: Time: CDT