Micro-Macro

Micro-Macro

April 17–May 30, 2009
In this solo exhibition, internationally exhibited artist Jason Hackenwerth explores extremes of scale with his monumental, site-specific latex balloon sculptures and intricate kinetic works. Inspired by microscopic organisms, these biomorphic sculptures illustrate the increasing elasticity of human perception forced by recent technological innovations, from astrophysics to nanotechnology. Playful and disorienting, these works offer tangible examples of the evaporating boundaries of human experience and celebrate our intellectual ability to expand and contract notions of scale on infinite levels.

Come see the site specific sculpture being installed during a behind the scenes open studio.
Wednesday, April 15th from 1–4pm
Thursday, April 16th from 1–4pm

Also featured in the Gallery:

See!Think!Do!
April 20–May 30, 2009
As part of this exhibition, BCA’s Gallery Education Program, See.Think.Do! invites youth and adults to the Firehouse Center for an interactive arts experience. Visits last approximately 1–1.5 hours and begin in the gallery with open-ended questioning, discussion and hands-on activities, to conclude in the studio classroom where students will create their own original artwork to take home.

To schedule a visit with your group or for more information about future See.Think.Do! programs, please contact Katie A. Nelson at knelson@ci.burlington.vt.us or 802.865.7551.

Exhibition sponsored by Leunig’s Bistro.
Location: Firehouse Gallery

Artist Talk and Reception

Friday, April 17th, 2009, 5–8pm
Location: Firehouse Gallery