The wilds of epiphenomena
Scott Benzel, Tanya Brodsky, Alice Könitz, Rita McBride, Kristin Posehn
Curated by: Kristin Posehn
Exhibition dates: April 13 - May 11, 2024
Closing Reception: May 11, 2024, 12-5pm
Artists walk-through: May 11, 3pm
Andrew Moses performance: May 11, 2pm.
An epiphenomena is a second-order phenomenon. In the philosophy of mind, it relates to a theory whereby matter gives rise to mental phenomena and consciousness. Each work in The wilds of epiphenomena explores and probes a world beyond the ordinary, a world of second-order and higher phenomena. With materials ranging from dry ice to currency and electronics, these artworks give rise to physical, imaginal, and conceptual shape-shifting, hinting at the mutable nature of mind and presence.
Tanya Brodsky, Spitting in corners v 1, 2024
Tanya Brodsky, Outlet, 2023
Rita McBride, Covalently bonded, 2024
Alice Könitz, Incense Burners, 2017
Alice Könitz, Eagles: Half Dollar (United States of America), 2 Deutsche Mark (Federal Republic of Germany) 2024
Alice Könitz, Queens: Beatrix (5 Euro Cent, Netherlands), Elizabeth II (20 Pence, Great Britain,) Elizabeth II (50 Cents, Hong Kong) 2024
Alice Könitz, Plants: Gerda Jo Werner plants an Oak Tree (50 Pfennig, Federal Republic of Germany), Small Oak Tree (10 Pfennig, Federal Republic of Germany) 2024
Alice Könitz, East Pasadena, 2023
Kristin Posehn, Shedding veils, 2020
Kristin Posehn, Most mystic, 2020
Kristin Posehn, Mirror Chain, 2024
Scott Benzel, Aviary II (Fauconnerie), 2024
Scott Benzel, Alien Prototypes (Twin Flames), 2024
Scott Benzel, Alien Prototypes (Twin Flames), 2024