The Unknown - group exhibitionOctober 3 - November 3, 2024
In 1919, German neurologist Sigmund Freud developed a concept of “unheimlich”, translating as “not of the home”, “uncanny”. Within an art context, this concept has been described as “a strange and anxious feeling sometimes created by familiar objects in unfamiliar contexts”. The artists in “The Unknown” reference everyday objects and scenarios that are reassuringly familiar, but presented here in unexpected ways. Viewers will discover mutations, detachments, unusual juxtapositions and improbable suspensions, but also elements of humor. This journey into the unknown rewards the intrepid traveler with encounters that alleviate the mundane.
E. A. Adams works across photography, video and performance, utilizing self-portraiture to focus on themes of racial tension and sexuality.
Luis Avila Chavez transforms the traditionally utilitarian material of metal into singular, thought-provoking pieces.
Chris Bauder explores themes of longevity and decay and works with a variety of materials including slip cast ceramics, found materials, bronze, and latex paint.
Matthew Couper plays an aesthetic Robinson Crusoe, constructing interior, invented psycho-scapes about survival on invented landforms.
Inspired by German Romanticism and Magic Realism, Chala Escobar is known for both intimate-scale drawings and large-scale public murals.
The drawings of Austin music legend and visual artist Daniel Johnston, (1961-2019), reflect both his storytelling skill and fascination with pop culture.
Sol Ortiz’s paintings and mixed media works embrace mutations and claustrophobic interiors, and have been described as contemplations of “the complexities relationships encompass: the good, bad and grotesque.”
J. K. Russ creates analogue collages where human figures merge with birds, bats and other creatures, placing attention on the interconnectedness of all life forms.
Emily Sarten works across a range of mediums, referencing popular culture and reinterpreting everyday objects.
video courtesy of EMS / Eric Minh Swenson Art Films, Los Angeles, CA , USA