Arts
Art meets science
Spring 2010 |
The Art Gallery of Sudbury's current exhibition is called Unnatural Nature: Diary of a Mad Scientist and Obsessive Insect Collector. Its creator is internationally recognized artist, Jennifer Angus.
“For the past nine years, I have been creating installations composed of insects pinned directly to a wall in repeating patterns which reference both textiles and wallpaper”, says Angus.
“When viewers enter one of my installations, they are greeted with something they think they know, that is, patterned wallpaper which could be in anyone's home. However, upon closer examination, one discovers that it is entirely made up of insects.”
The most common reaction of viewers of her installations is that of “wonder”, she explains. “While we as adults may harbour negative feelings about insects, if we think back to our childhood, probably most of us at one time attempted to collect caterpillars and butterflies. Indeed, there are plenty of famous insects in children's literature, from the caterpillar on the hookah in Alice in Wonderland to the insect companions in James and the Giant Peach."
Following a great reception at the Ottawa Art Gallery, the exhibit moved to the Art Gallery of Sudbury. where it is on display to Sept. 6.
The gallery is located at 251 John St. It is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday from noon to 5 pm. For more information, visit www.artsudbury.org or phone 675-4871.
Check out Benita Hart's article on the ASO in the Summer issue of Sudbury Living on newsstands now!
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