Works in Elemental Birds by artists Deborah Orr (top) and Andrew Cooke

10/31/11

'Elemental Birds,' Multimedia Art From Around The World, At SLU's Brush Gallery

CANTON - "Elemental Birds," a multimedia art installation by Inga and Andy Hamilton with additional works by over 40 international artists, will be in the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery at St. Lawrence University through December 10.

"Elemental Birds" is an "experiment to see if artists, printmakers and craftspeople can physically embody feelings of peace, harmony and goodwill in their artwork and tangibly affect the environment in which it is shown," according to the artists. "By definition, elementals traditionally are thoughts that once created become attached to their creator and are fed by further thoughts and actions. They're often referred to as an air of positivity or negativity; confidence or lack thereof; peace or disharmony."

The Hamiltons will be on campus for three weeks to create site-specific installations at the gallery that unfold over time and "flow with good intention to all those who encounter their work." The artists also invite students, faculty, staff and community members to create their own elemental birds to be placed around campus and town.

Installation artist Inga Hamilton works in the intersection of crafts, art, science, mathematics and activism. Her textiles are currently showing at the American Irish Historical Society in New York City, a showcase of leading artists and craftspeople from Ireland and the United States. The work of printmaker, digital illustrator and urban artist Andy Hamilton (a.k.a. MyTarPit) may be found hanging in Nintendo's head office, slid between volumes in a bookstore and pinned to the back of a stop sign. His obsession with mark-making and character design has inspired him to develop groundbreaking print techniques with an old-school twist. Known equally for their guerrilla art activities and gallery installations, the Hamiltons have presented their work throughout the United States and Europe in exhibitions, public art projects, live paints, workshops and residencies.

For information or to arrange individual or group tours, contact the gallery at 315-229-5174.

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