Altered Presence

August 29- October 4,2020

Artists: Sophi Kravitz, Suzan Shutan, Mary Ann Strandell, Roxanne Faber Savage, Stefan Saffer, Jordan Tinker, Susan Jennings, Susan Rowe Harrison, Karlos Carcamo, Dan Devine, Michelle Weinberg, Melinda Hackett and others.

Life as we know it has been altered worldwide. What used to be “normal” had to change, we all had to adjust and still do. Life is about multi-tasking and adapting to whatever comes our way. Nature taught us the ability to germinate and grow under more or less adverse conditions so once more we learn how to reinvent ourselves constantly.

“Altered Presence” explores the idea of transformation, from material, conceptual, mechanical or physical. Showing works that seem to alter their appearances, reshape their presence and react to their context.

Cause and effect can be simple and direct as the wobbling of Roxy Farber Savage’s Jello mold sculpture that reacts to sound and communicates back to invisible sound waves. Silence is amplified with Karlos Carcamo’s microphone sculptures to conquer up a secret dialogue interacting like an intimate dance or a struggle of communication.  Suzan Shutan’s wall installation of colorful pompoms creates the desire to touch and experience, recreating the memory of innocent play of our childhoods. Dan Devine’s plaster castings of collision impact markings, record and suspend the powerful effect of weapons.  Jordan Tinker’s “Dream House” becomes to be a creative shelter that serves as a refuge for thought and creation. Susan Jennings pieces come alive as the ephemeral sculptures produce sound as visitors play with their numerous elements to create gentle clinking and clanks. Sophi Kravitz as well, invites the participant to reflect on the positive, the love, and beauty.