UNFOLDEDWHAT: New sculptural, print and video work by Portland artist Ben Stagl.
WHEN: Friday, June 5th to Monday, June 29th
Opening Reception, First Friday, June 5th 6-9 pm
WHERE: galleryHOMELAND
2505 SE 11th Avenue
Portland OR 97202
Exhibition Statement:
Ben Stagl's new body of work is a playful examination of both the architectural and philosophical concepts surrounding the fold and the act of folding. Influenced by the thoughts and writings of Gilles Deleuze, Edo era Japanese origami, and Chinese paper folding traditions of Zhe Zhi. Stagl's work pursues questions about separation, relativism, potential realized and latent, subjectivity and notions of space.
Collaboration plays a vital role in Stagl's process, and is a recurring element in his work. These new works involve collaborations with Alison Heppner, Jon Springer, Angela Dawn, and Matthew Allen Wooldridge.
For more information please contact Paul Middendorf 503/819.9656 paul@galleryhomeland.org
document photos courtesy of Jon Springer * www.jonspringerphoto.com *
