Through That Which Is Seen

Description

Through That Which is Seen represents a range of interpretations of the diorama, on all scales from site-specific installations to small-scale models. From natural history displays to shoebox book reports, the word diorama often conjures memories from childhood. However, dioramas can be found dotted throughout our daily lives. Think about storefront displays, televisions, and medicine cabinets, to name a few. Does a shower become a performative diorama when in use? Or a car? The work in this exhibition highlights the narrative potential of the diorama and the many forms in which they embody.

Artists:

Elisheva Biernoff
Michael Campbell
Lisa Rybovich Cralle
Brynda Glazier

Michael Kerbow
Mary Ma
Bridget May
Christine Osinksi

Rachael Posnak
Carissa Potter
Kate Stirr*

* Root Division Studio Artist

Opening Reception: Saturday, June 9, 7-10 pm
Sliding Scale Suggested Donation: $1-$20
Plus Creative Station: Free diorama-making activity in the Studio 2 Classroom from 7-9 pm

Exhibition Dates: June 6 - 23, 2012
Gallery Hours: Wednesday- Saturday, 2–6 pm (or by appointment)


ABOUT ROOT DIVISION:
Root Division is an arts & arts education non-profit located in the Mission District of San Francisco. Root Division's mission is to improve appreciation and access to the visual arts by connecting personal inspiration and community participation. We provide subsidized studio space to working artists in exchange for their service in creating shared learning opportunities for the community. Artists develop creatively and professionally by teaching art to underserved youth, leading adult education classes, and producing exhibitions that showcase local emerging artwork. By combining multiple opportunities for creative exchange, Root Division cultivates an artistic ecosystem that enriches life throughout the Bay Area.

Root Division is supported in part by grants from the The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts; National Endowment for the Arts; Grants for the Arts: San Francisco Hotel Tax Fund; Voluntary Arts Contribution Fund; Zellerbach Family Foundation, W A Gerbode Foundation, and Fleishhacker Foundation.

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