Renewal and redemption

Sculpture by James Mullen
Closing  party Saturday July 6th 6 - 9pm
Show runs April 29th through July 6th, 2013

A solo show by James Mullen showcasing his 8x8 abstract assemblage art and interactive sculpture, an artist never sleeps.

Artist Statement:
"First and foremost, art is an opportunity for me to express my sense of the absurd. It's like the multiple choice tests we took in school: "Which item doesn't belong in this group?" Answer? "All of the above." James 8x8 Secondly, these abstract assemblage pieces are an exploration in renewal and redemption, in second chances and rebirth, in recycling cast-off items into fresh works of art. The influence of the "Outsider" school of art is also evident in this piece, with its combination of primitive and compulsive elements.
I've fully embraced the art of assemblage, where form is suggested, directed, even dictated, by the objects at hand. My palette is the boxes and shelves of metal and wood cast-offs that I've collected over the years.
Like most artists, I'm seeking pleasing proportion and line and form, through the judicious placement of the elements of each work.
This piece is a celebration of the nonsensical and irrational spirit of Dada. I see it as a study in relationship and pattern, which the human eye is so adept at discerning. It's also an exploration of the power and spirituality that may inhabit objects, even when assembled from the most common and ordinary of materials." - James Mullen
More about Mullen's work: jamesmullenartist.info , submergemag.com/featured/james-mulle

Opening night music:
Laura Inserra is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, teacher, and artistic director. She is a classically trained musician with a strong improvisational background. She plays contemporary and world music in different projects as a percussionist, multi-instrumentalist and composer. She authors and performs music for theater, dance performances, exhibitions as well as soundtracks for movies with internationally acclaimed musicians.
Laura Inserra.com