Spring is here and that means wildlife is back; returning from warm weather vacations or waking up from long winter hibernation. We love this season of wildlife and the artwork it inspires.
One piece in particluar that we are crazy about is Doug Aitken's video art "Migration." It explores a surreal role reversal between wildlife and domesticated life, where animals are viewed in a human-made wilderness.
In “Migration,” the movements of wild migratory animals in North America are transposed in the ubiquitous spaces of modern roadside hotels and motels.
As the wild birds and animals inhabit these mysteriously vacant and sterile interiors, we are taken on a haunting odyssey through the contemporary American landscape.
The video is peculiar, poignant and (definitely) amazing.
We had to point out one of our favorite stills from the video.
Housekeeping's worst nightmare!
Our dream? To have Doug's next project be an exploration of wolves in art. He can start by using our Denver gallery for the video!
In the meantime, we thought having an art show celebrating wolves at our Denver gallery would be another incredible way to share the inspiration of wildlife in art.
We are so excited and grateful to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) for partnering with us for the exhibition "Howl." This Thursday evening, April 22 (the 40th anniversary of Earth Day!) we will explore the life and habitat of the wolf through the eyes of some of the West's most acclaimed artists. Along with supporting NRDC's work on behalf of wolves, we hope to show the beauty and vital importance of wolves in the Northern Rockies.
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Lovely poster. Love the name, Howl - Celebrate the Wolf!
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