Metamorphosis
April 12 - July 27, 2008
“Metamorphosis” is a virtual insect world produced by more than a dozen artists. Butterfly enthusiasts visit botanical gardens, conservatories, and natural science museums to witness live butterflies and moths. At Abington Art Center, a visual “butterfly effect” will be on display with works by Linda Burnham, David Chow, Tera Galanti, Michael Gallagher, Kate Javens, Patricia Johanson, John Kalymnios, Susan Magnus, Huib Petersen, Lamar Peterson, Richard Ryan, Joseph Scheer, Ben Snead, Doug & Mike Starn, and Michelle Stuart. Curated by Amy Lipton.
The effect of a butterfly’s wing can be felt around the world.
- Edward Lorenz, meteorologist
What has come to be known in chaos theory as the “butterfly effect” proposes the idea that the power of small actions can set chaotic changes in motion that manifest on a much larger scale. The “butterfly effect” asserts the ecological concept of interdependence, the interconnectedness of all life, and calls attention to the fragility of the planet. Abington Art Center’s exhibition “Metamorphosis” reminds us how the repetition of small actions can reap enormous and significant consequences.
Have you ever wanted to write your own copy for museum labels? If so, here’s your chance. Select comments will be added to the wall labels in the upcoming exhibition. All ages are encouraged to submit their “new views.” If you are a young person, please indicate your age. THANKS! NEW VIEW COMMENT AREA
by Linda Burnham
by Richard Ryan
by Ben Snead
by John Kalymnios
by Lamar Petersen
by Susan Magnus
