INHABIT< >OUTSOURCE
Maria Molteni
February 11 - March 6, 2010

Gallery 263 is pleased to present INHABIT< >OUTSOURCE, an installation by Maria Molteni.

Molteni combines imagery from the environment, agriculture, politics, cultural spectacle, and athletic and commercial design, wrapping one idea up in the packaging of another. Her show at Gallery 263 embodies these connections. The word “Inhabit” refers to an inhabited environment: consumer behavior and art production as daily habits that have important repercussions. “Outsource” points to our current capitalist climate and recent art-manufacturing processes. Molteni's process typically begins with a formal exploration of interconnected shapes that gradually translate into three dimensions, combining collected or scavenged-object sculpture with painting, drawing, and sewing. Reaching toward a sort of divinity through meditation on objects that are at first glance banal, she imbues the ordinary with a mystical power. These works, deceptively cloaked in simple patterns and bright colors, often belie dark, apocalyptic undertones.

Upcoming Events

February 27

Gelatin printmaking classes

February 21 is a parent child workshop, from 1-3pm, $50. February 27 is from 10am-2pm and is $75. Both require a $25 deposit to secure your spot. These workshops are ongoing because they are great fun and many people take them multiple times! Come try it yourself!

Wednesday and Thursday Afternoons

Gallery 263 Art Classes for kids

Wednesdays:
3-4pm, kindergarden - 2nd grade
4-5pm, 3rd - 6th grade

Thursdays:
3-5pm, 7th - 9th grade
See poster for more information!

March 26

Artist reception: Ladders to Fire

Come join the artist Kayla Escobedo for the reception of her solo show at Gallery 263, Ladders to Fire. 6-8pm.

March 28

DIY Screenprinting

Screenprinting class 2-6pm. Dan Macdonald is offering another screenprinting class since the first one was so popular! $50, all materials included. Email Dan at avalontrees@hotmail.com for more information.

Yoga classes at the gallery, $10

Mondays at 6:00pm, Wednesdays at 7:15pm
Sunday morning, 9:30am
Get the full details here.

Upcoming Shows

Kayla Escobedo
March 2010

INHABIT< >OUTSOURCE Maria Molteni February 11 - March 6, 2010