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ROBIN CASS: Traveling Menagerie
April 22 - May 22, 2016

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"We have an innate need to investigate the world; to observe, record, collect and present our discoveries for others to appreciate. This urge to seek out and gather novel organisms for contemplation and display is exemplified by the “Wunder Kammer” or cabinets of curiosities of Renaissance Europe.

The parameters of what is acceptable in terms of collecting, categorizing and display are constantly shifting depending on cultural context. This play between objectivity and subjectivity within “scientific” practice is an intriguing lens through which to observe human nature.

Ironically, the qualities that animate living organisms are highlighted by captivity and containment; the rigid materials associated with collection and display devices enhance contrasting biological tissue. Traps, cages, and vitrines serve well as foils for the luminous softness of living flesh.

The most prized specimens in any collection are those that diverge from the norm or defy classification. Although it is our nature to categorize and define, we relish the sense of wonder that accompanies an enigma."
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- ROBIN CASS -

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Robin Cass

Efflorescence bachatus, 2015

Blown, painted & fabricated glass, silver, steel, brass, rubber, felt

12" dia. 6.75 inches deep

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Robin Cass
​David Dowler
Anne Gant
Robert Glisson
​Ronald Gonzalez
Amy Greenan
Samuel Guy
Jennifer Halvorson​
Jeremy Holmes
​Bethany Krull
Dan Mirer
James Paulsen
Angus Powers
​Michael Rogers
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Shasti O'Leary Soudant
Debb VanDelinder
​Robin Whiteman
Tricia Wright
Melissa Zarem
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