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Werner Sun | Rose Window
Exhibition Dates: May 25 - June 23, 2024
Opening Reception: May 25, 2024, 5 - 7 pm
Artist Talk: June 23, 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Contact: Kate Cahill, Exhibitions Coordinator, gallery@garrisonartcenter.org
Garrison Art Center (GAC) is pleased to announce Rose Window, an exhibition of digital images by artist Werner Sun. This is the artist’s first solo exhibition at GAC. The exhibition will run from May 25 - June 23, 2024, with an opening reception on Saturday, May 25, from 5-7 pm and an Artist Talk on June 23, from 2:30 - 3:30 pm.
Werner Sun, a visual artist based in Ithaca, NY, merges his background in physics with his artistic pursuits. Employing repetitive manual processes, Sun meticulously transforms digital images into sculptural objects that reflect the gradual accumulation of scientific knowledge. He begins by taking photographs and manipulating them to create scrambled images characterized by a blend of pattern and complexity. Sun's interest in algorithmic transformations is deeply rooted in his experience as a physicist utilizing computers for data analysis. However, in his artistic practice, he diverges by executing visual algorithms manually, employing paper engineering techniques and geometric mark-making. Through this hands-on approach, Sun's altered prints become visual representations of his ongoing engagement with information, serving as both artifacts of analysis and interpretation. They afford him the opportunity to delve into the perplexing interplay between the reductionism inherent in broad concepts and the individual nuances of personal experiences.