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 for the 09/10 visual arts season is provided in part by Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz, the Hudson Family Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward, the BankAtlantic Foundation, and a grant from Funding Arts Broward.