Opening: v e r s u s – Houston Fryer

March 1, 2018 6:00 pm - March 1, 2018 9:00 pm

Houston Fryer’s artwork is focused on the violence of visual systems. Violence is explored in Fryer’s work to reveal how it operates as a system of consensus. v e r s u s is an installation of paintings, props, green screen technology, and interactive digital projections that transforms the gallery into equal parts theater and playground. Visitors are invited to play with the exhibitions interactive features. v e r s u s features extremely graphic imagery of human bodily violence. Viewer discretion is advised.

 

 

When: March 1, 2018 through March 17, 2018

Gallery hours: First Thursday & First Friday: 6pm until 9 pm

All other Thursday through Saturday: 12pm until 5pm

By appointment through Houston Fryer at houston.fryer@utsa.edu

Image: Houston Fryer, Snake Fight, Oil on panel, photo collage, gold foil mylar

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