Bellwether Gallery
134 Tenth Avenue, between 18th and 19th Streets, 212-929-5959
Chelsea
October 27 - December 3, 2005
Reception: Thursday, October 27, 6 - 8 PM
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This exhibition is a representation of Marc Swanson’s continuing pursuit of self-awareness via the artistic process.
The black glitter and mirror pieces, inspired by carnival novelty prizes, are arranged horizontally against the entrance wall. The etched mirrors, inspired by self-reflection and personal perceptions, consist of a singular image, such as a colored target, a peacock, a jumping goat, and the pop icon Madonna. In the front gallery, six glass arrows seem to have been shot into the wall.
Swanson recently exhibited Killing Moon 3 (Self Portrait of the Artist as a Yeti) at P.S.1’s Greater New York. In 2005, he completed commissions for the Public Art Fund and the [email protected] and is commissioned to do projects with Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum and the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, Wash. Swanson’s work was also seen this year at ArtRock Center, Artist’s Space, Metrotech and the Maine Institute of Contemporary Art. Born in New Britton, Conn., Swanson grew up in New Hampshire and currently works and resides in Brooklyn.