Lucy + Jorge Orta
dal 21/1/2013 al 2/3/2013
Segnalato da
21/1/2013
Lucy + Jorge Orta
The Zilkha Gallery - Wesleyan University, Middletown
The works in the Food-Water-Life exhibition are metaphors-in-action, constructions that perform the tasks of which they are emblematic. It is in their ability to actually function, albeit awkwardly and haltingly, that these objects gain power as works of art created to move us to awareness and action.
On January 22, 2013 the Zilkha Gallery at Wesleyan University opens its doors to Lucy + Jorge Orta’s seminal exhibition Food Water Life. The exhibition, which originated at Tufts University Gallery and which will tour the United States, explores how the artists' unique visual language tackles global issues affecting our lives. Three projects spanning close to two decades of collaborative work will be presented: Hortirecyling (1997-2005), OrtaWater (2005-2007) and Antarctica (1990-2009).
Lucy + Jorge Orta’s artwork communicates widely to audiences beyond the field of contemporary art, demonstrating the importance of art as a creative agent for awareness and change. During the next three years, the artists will stage on-location workshops, ephemeral interventions, residencies and master classes that explore the crucial themes of the contemporary world: the community, autonomy, dwelling, migration, sustainable development and recycling.
This exhibition will travel to the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University (January 25–May 25, 2014) and Richard E. Peeler Art Center, DePauw University, Greencastle (February 5–May 7, 2015) with other venues to be announced.
Lecture by Lucy Orta
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 4:15pm
CFA Hall
FREE!
Artist Lucy Orta will discuss the ideas in the exhibition Lucy+Jorge Orta: Food-Water-Life.
Wesleyan University's Center for the Arts
Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery
283 Washington Terrace Middletown, Connecticut
Gallery Hours
Tuesday through Sunday, Noon to 5pm.
Closed November 21 through November 26, 2012
Admission free