Mad Art Gallery: Friday, 24 April 2009
FRIDAY, APRIL 24 7:00 TO 11:00
OPENING RECEPTION
MOLLY DOUGLASS AND JESSICA MAY
MFA THESIS EXHIBITION
This Friday, the first of two MFA thesis exhibitions opens. Molly Douglass’ sculptures push the boundaries of wearability. Inspired by dichotomies that inherently arise from the human existence, her pieces are extensions of the self, their physical characteristics lie somewhere between the fantastic and the real.
Jessica May’s work deals with levels of separation between people and nature. Blending the remains of animals with man-made materials such as glass, wood, and fabric, her work focuses on the separation she sees between people and nature while also exploring her own feelings of disconnect. Her pieces combined forsaken animal remains with luxurious materials to confront traditional expectations. Her work is about honoring the animal, and life in general, by spending time considering them in ways that have usually been reserved only for beautiful things. Juxtaposing dead roadkill with more traditional art materials, May challenges the viewers to question their concepts of beauty.
Please join us for a free opening reception on Friday, April 25, 2008, from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
OPENING RECEPTION
MOLLY DOUGLASS AND JESSICA MAY
MFA THESIS EXHIBITION
This Friday, the first of two MFA thesis exhibitions opens. Molly Douglass’ sculptures push the boundaries of wearability. Inspired by dichotomies that inherently arise from the human existence, her pieces are extensions of the self, their physical characteristics lie somewhere between the fantastic and the real.
Jessica May’s work deals with levels of separation between people and nature. Blending the remains of animals with man-made materials such as glass, wood, and fabric, her work focuses on the separation she sees between people and nature while also exploring her own feelings of disconnect. Her pieces combined forsaken animal remains with luxurious materials to confront traditional expectations. Her work is about honoring the animal, and life in general, by spending time considering them in ways that have usually been reserved only for beautiful things. Juxtaposing dead roadkill with more traditional art materials, May challenges the viewers to question their concepts of beauty.
Please join us for a free opening reception on Friday, April 25, 2008, from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
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