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Sunday, 29 December 2013

AGENDA – United States, Arts

This exhibition features eleven contemporary artists who offer probing personal interpretations on the importance of insects through a variety of media: Brandon Ballengée, Joianne Bittle, Rebecca Clark, Emilie Clark, Talia Greene, Asuka Hishiki, Julian Montague, Lisa Murch, Julia Oldham, Christy Rupp, and Ben Snead. The show is curated by Jennifer Lantzas, NYC Parks’ Public Art Coordinator.

This exhibition takes its name from ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle’s classification of insects by their similar traits: six legs and clearly segmented or “notched” bodies. Humans have had a long and complex relationship with insects. Their alien appearance can be jarring or off-putting, but upon closer inspection insects are works of art. They are often seen as pests or invaders; however, their critical role in our ecosystem and daily lives is increasingly clear as urban farming, gardening, and the impact of syndromes like Colony Collapse Disorder become prevalent. Insects are keen indicators of the health of our environment. They help break down and decompose rotting materials, which reintroduces rich nutrients into the soil. They are also the first line of defense against invasive plants and other harmful insects….

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All images courtesy of NYC Parks / Malcolm Pinckney

 

Notched Bodies: Insects in Contemporary Art
opens through November 13, 2013

at Arsenal Gallery in Central Park
3 floor, 64th Street and Fifth Avenue inside Central Park,
830 Fifth Avenue,
New York, NY
Gallery hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m
Closed holidays

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