Opening Reception with the artist: Saturday, July 15th 6-9pm

You are invited to experience Chunky Artifacts: Objects for Future Discovery, a solo show by artist Michael Slack featuring new drawings and ceramic sculptures.

In the distant future when cultural archaeologists are sifting through the detritus of contemporary culture what objects will they unearth? What stories will they attach to these objects? Will there be a point in the future where all mythology merges into a single universal mythology? If so, what would the personifications of this mythology look like?  Objects for Future Discoveries is Slack’s playful attempt to explore these questions.  Chunky Artifacts is also a humorous contemplation on disposable culture and the valuation of fine art. 

By day Michael is an illustrator, author, and character designer with more than thirty books to his credit . He has worked with publishers, entertainment, and media companies on a diverse range of engaging children’s content. Companies like: Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, Chronicle Books, Nickelodeon, Aardman Animation, Fable Vision, and Disney. Michael also enjoys dabbling in electronic music.

This is his first solo show of ceramic sculptures.