 Timeya Tihanyi | In an era of global warming, bio-terrorism, and pandemics, it's perhaps not surprising that artists who refer to the natural world in their work often do so with a profound sense of unease. A number of exhibitions in recent years have featured images of shocking mutations, twisted inner processes, and nature under siege. The current show at Seattle's SOIL Gallery entitled Crud continues this dialogue, displaying the work of five local artists whose work uses biology as its point of departure. We're joined now by KUOW art critic Gary Faigin with his observations on this highly topical exhibit. |
