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July Issue 2008
Redux Contemporary Art Center
in Charleston, SC, Features Works by Susan Meyer
Redux Contemporary Art Center in Charleston, SC, is presenting the exhibit, Together, featuring works by Susan Meyer, 2008 Redux Artist in Residence, on view through July 27, 2008.
Redux Contemporary Art Center is proud to present its fifth annual Artist-in-Residence program featuring sculptor and installation artist Susan Meyer, of Denver, CO.
Together is an installation that is conceptually grounded in the idea of the utopian environment and past social experiments that have led to the success or failure of these social structures. Meyer is particularly interested in the intersection of these environments with art, commerce and modernity.
The installations typically take form as stalactite structures that are tiered with several layers. Upon each layer are by H-O scale figures (model train's tiniest size) in the form of small crafted people that live and work on the structure. Some of the structures are linked by long bridges so that the inhabitants may hypothetically cross their environment in search of their needs.
Composed of acrylic shapes that make reference to organic landscapes and architectural models such as Buckminster Fuller's geodesic domes, and to futuristic, sci-fi imagery the sculptural elements combine to create a fantastical environment. The occupants may seem somewhat at odds with their environment, as the installation suggests model utopian world/worlds that may, or may not, be working out.
In addition to presenting Together, Meyer will also conduct a research project based on the ideals and development principles of the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood I'on, and will work closely with students of the College of Charleston conducting critiques, gallery talks and working with student assistants.
The artist will be available on site for the duration of the residency to engage with the public, explain her process and concepts and answer questions.
For further information check our SC Institutional
Gallery listings, call the Center at 843-722-0697 or visit (www.reduxstudios.org).
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