It’s been challenging to find spaces that exhibit digital media, so when I do receive the opportunity, I am very grateful. My animation inspired by the mo’olelo of ʻōhiʻa lehua and related to my Rapid Ohia Death project series, Biophilia, is on exhibition at Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown, MA. Entwinded: Visual and Textural Narratives features work inspired by the written word.
Massachusetts has a special place in my heart because I went to school at Hampshire College in Amherst, MA. One of my first teaching jobs occurred in Holyoke, MA, where I taught web design workshops with middle schoolers and their grandparents–this started my path down digital media education. I was exposed to experimental films and new media art and theory for the first time and became interested in non-narrative/experimental storytelling. I met my husband there, the list goes on. Basically, I have a lot of fond memories connected to Massachusetts. Now I can add one more. This show is in Watertown, MA.
My friend Valerie, stopped by during the opening reception this past Saturday. I wish I was there to see it in person and to see her, but either way, I was so happy that I was able to share this show, this piece, with her. Valerie and I completed our MFAs at the School of Visual Arts in Computer Art. Valerie is a fellow new media artist and love that we can appreciate digital art together even though we are so far apart. I thought I was crazy lucky to find out she lives near Watertown and was able to see the show. Thanks for the photos Valerie!
Photos Courtesy of Valerie Guinn Polgar (@valerieguinnpolgar)
