Fantastical Glass and Light Exhibit Opens Ahead of Festival of Lights
Full of moments of “simple magic”
Michael Skura: Tendrils
Riverside, Ca—The Riverside Art Museum (RAM) proudly presents Tendrils, featuring artist Michael Skura, running November 21, 2019–January 5, 2020, with a free, open-to-the-public Opening Reception on Thursday, November 21, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. This exhibition is generously sponsored by Betty & Walter Parks and the City of Riverside.
Michael Skura’s work explores materials and technologies with minds of their own, and celebrates conventional defects as opportunities for the expression of the essence of the materials. Working primarily with blown glass and video projection, Skura is most interested in “coaching” glass to assert itself through distortions, bubbles, debris, stress marks, and chemical reactions.
“Skura is pushing the boundaries of glasswork,” says Todd Wingate, RAM Director of Exhibitions and Collections. “He’s creating fully realized environments of reflection and light.”
Lighting phenomena and interactive technology are integral to Skura’s work. In many cases, the light itself becomes the central artwork in its own right. His installations combine moments of “simple magic,” such as headlights reflecting off bent chrome car bumpers, with more sophisticated effects generated using motion sensors, 3D video mapping, and directionally reflective surfaces.
“During Riverside’s Festival of Lights,” says Drew Oberjuerge, RAM Executive Director, “RAM is proud to present this exhibition featuring innovative contemporary work exploring the intersection of art and light.”
Please join us for the free Opening Reception on Thursday, November 21, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Skura will be speaking about his artwork and process during an artist talk presented by the Art Alliance that will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.
About the Artist
Originally from Toronto, Canada, Michael Skura is based in the Los Angeles area. He has permanent installations across North America, Europe, and Asia.
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Event Details:
- November 21, 2019–January 5, 2020
- Opening Reception: Thursday, November 21, 6 p.m.–8 p.m.
- Artist Talk: Thursday, November 21, 6:30 p.m.
- For more information, visit www.riversideartmuseum.org