TEXT is an exhibition that explores communications systems across time
and cultures. Through text and images, DAVA youth explored past
and current ways of messaging, culminating in stories described
through a variety of print/3d media. Works by guest artists Rick
Griffith, Joel Swanson and Plus Gallery's Xi Zhang add different
approaches.
After examining the history of communication, DAVA middle school age students used typewriters, texting abbreviations, stop motion and digital animation to tell stories. Younger students inscribed personal stories with drawings and words on hand built clay stelae, drawn selfies, ideograms, and words on wood panels. Visitors will also be able to write messages using ceramic emoticons to share their impressions during the exhibit.
Guest designer Rick Griffith introduced the concepts of typography and communication to DAVA students. A selection of Griffith's prints created with the letterpress will be included in the exhibition. Xi Zhang's series of paintings represents people takingselfies within traditional settings, mixing old and new. In his digital media pieces, Joel Swanson uses abstract shapes to communicate through Braille and keyboard keys.
After examining the history of communication, DAVA middle school age students used typewriters, texting abbreviations, stop motion and digital animation to tell stories. Younger students inscribed personal stories with drawings and words on hand built clay stelae, drawn selfies, ideograms, and words on wood panels. Visitors will also be able to write messages using ceramic emoticons to share their impressions during the exhibit.
Guest designer Rick Griffith introduced the concepts of typography and communication to DAVA students. A selection of Griffith's prints created with the letterpress will be included in the exhibition. Xi Zhang's series of paintings represents people takingselfies within traditional settings, mixing old and new. In his digital media pieces, Joel Swanson uses abstract shapes to communicate through Braille and keyboard keys.
DAVA will host an Opening Reception on Friday May 16th from 4 - 7:30 pm
with a spoken word performance by Molina Speaks at 4:30 pm
Exhibition open from May 16 to June 28, 2014
Gallery Hours: Monday to Friday: 10 am- 5pm or by appointment
DAVA is located at 1405 Florence St., one block south of Colfax Avenue in the Aurora Cultural Arts District
For more information, please call DAVA at 303 367 5886 or visit www.davarts.org
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