adaptation

June 5 – Aug. 1, 2010
Opening Reception: Fri., June 4, 6-9 pm

This exhibition presents a selection of contemporary artists whose practice incorporates discarded materials in order to make new forms of artistic expression. Materials include all manner of refuse such as abandoned personal items, obsolete functional objects, etc. which become reinvigorated when used as major components of newly fashioned works of art with varying contexts.

Artists include:
Bradley Arthur
Rosemarie Chiarlone
Xavier Cortada
Leah Dixon
Tawnie Silva
Maitejosune Urrechaga
Daniel Wurtzel

Image: Bradley Arthur, BUBBLE/idea, 2005, Steel nails, metal hanger, paint, light and shadows, 17 × 12 × 3 in., Courtesy of the artist.

Funding Acknowledgements

The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supported in part by its members, admissions, private entities, the City of Hollywood, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council; the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture; and the Kresge Foundation. We welcome donations from all members of the community who wish to support our work.