Takeshi Murata. Melter 2, 2003. Digital animation, 3:50. Courtesy of the artist and Electronic Arts Intermix.

Jeanne Verdoux. Walkman, 2008. Mixed media. Courtesy of the artist.

Yui Kugimiya. Cat Moshimoshi, 2008. Single channel video with sound, 1:12. Courtesy Carroll and Sons.

Atsushi Kaga. Brick Mountain, 2010. Mixed media. Courtesy Mother’s Tankstation, Dublin.

astatic Past

February 1–March 5, 2011

Takeshi Murata. Melter 2, 2003. Digital animation, 3:50. Courtesy of the artist and Electronic Arts Intermix.

Jeanne Verdoux. Walkman, 2008. Mixed media. Courtesy of the artist.

Yui Kugimiya. Cat Moshimoshi, 2008. Single channel video with sound, 1:12. Courtesy Carroll and Sons.

Atsushi Kaga. Brick Mountain, 2010. Mixed media. Courtesy Mother’s Tankstation, Dublin.

Animation is ubiquitous—in films, commercials, sitcoms, advertising, and contemporary art. With the popularity of Wallace and Gromit, anime, and the work of filmmaker Michel Gondry, techniques such as claymation, hand drawn cels, and modeled frames are in our visual vernacular. The artists in this exhibition continue the dialogue surrounding the role of animation in contemporary art practice.

Artists
Nathalie DjurbergFlip JohnsonAtsushi KagaYui KugimiyaTakeshi MurataJennifer SteinkampEddo SternTromaramaJeanne Verdoux
Location
Sandra & David Bakalar Gallery
Free and open to the public. Always.
Resources
astatic_Information_Packet.pdf
Credits

This exhibition was curated by Lisa Tung with Chloé Zaug. Exhibition design and installation overseen by Rob Gainfort. 

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