1979-
Printed in 2010
Reception for the Artist: Saturday, April 17, 2-5pm
Exhibition Dates: April 15 - April 24, 2010
The gallery is pleased to present its first solo exhibition by Anthony Koutras. In “Explication”, Koutras deals with the representation and mediation of the photographic image through an examination of everyday objects found in the streetscape.
Since 2002, Koutras has been creating photographic installations that mimic elements of the public realm in order to challenge the viewer's passive encounter with the everyday. Using his previous work as a departure point, “Explication” documents objects commonly found in the streetscape to examine the ways in which photography can be used to alter how we view and understand these objects. Koutras' subjects include pylons, cardboard boxes, mailboxes, garbage cans, and phone booths. Each of these objects was originally manufactured for a specific purpose; however, over time each object has taken on an additional role and begins to hold their own unique individual character traits as they are affected by vandalism, weather, and damage from the public environment.
