In advance of his upcoming debut solo exhibition at Jonathan LeVine Gallery in 2012, we are pleased to announce the inclusion of works by eco-sculptor and underwater photographer Jason DeCaires Taylor in Anthrophysis, a group exhibition opening October 15, 2011 at Rivera Gallery in Los Angeles. Please scroll down for further information…
Rivera Gallery is pleased to announce anthro[physis], a group exhibition featuring sculpture, photography, film, paintings and works on paper by nine emerging and mid-career artists from Brazil, Ireland, Israel, Japan and the US. By means of diverse cultural frames of reference, personal and political interests and unique creative visions, the artists in anthro[physis] offer works that both individually and collectively explore the dynamic, ever-evolving relationship between human beings and their habitat. From installations that offer poetic depictions of man’s transience and vulnerability to works that forebode the downward spiral of the natural landscape, anthro[physis] subtly fosters a conscientious understanding of the ramifications of society’s connection to the physical foundations upon which it was built.
For underwater sculptor, photographer, and conservationist Jason deCaires Taylor it is the threat of coral reef extinction that fuels the driving force that is his art. Rising ocean temperatures and the acidification of ocean waters through greenhouse gases injure and prevent the growth of these “rainforests of the ocean”. Taylor’s captivating installations, otherwise known as underwater museums, implement the cognizance of the endangered species and draw human activity to their specific locales, whilst facilitating the growth of the oceanic landscape through the regenerative quality of time.
Anthro[physis] runs from October 15 – December 1, 2011
OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday October 15, 6—9pm
For the full press release, please click HERE
For the exhibition essay by curator Maryam Parsi, please click HERE
For further info, please visit: www.riveraandrivera.com
