Peripheral Technologies

Peripheral Technologies

On view June 7 – July 6, 2019

Whether investigating patterns, the human body’s movement, or existential meanings, this show highlights artists who explore unconventional ways to utilize emergent technology such as CNC, image scanning, or drone photography in their creative practice.

Artists investigating technologies strive to learn the limitations of their tools and then how to circumvent them to break assumed rules. Inventing new uses for artistic means speaks to curiosity and contributes to the history of innovation, reflecting art’s history. It also allows for deeper concepts to arise rather than technology as the end goal.

This exploration reveals the current state of the hand in craft and fine art, which integrates analog and digital techniques as part of the creative process. Each artist in this show presents their version of honoring technology and their hands. A symbiosis between the two brings the artists’ concepts to the forefront.

Events

Friday, June 7

3-7PM: Tech Trek + Icon Interactive at the Art Center

4-8PM: ICON Interactive Mixed Reality Experience

ICON Interactive utilizes augmented and virtual reality to transport attendees 200 years into the future. Their destination: New Boston, a version of a partially submerged city due to rising sea levels.

6-9PM: OPENING PARTY

Opening Party is generously sponsored by

Saturday, June 15

6:30-8PM: Artist Talk

Gallery walk-through with the Curator and select artists

Friday, June 21

5-7PM: Happy Hour

All Hands Active & Maker Works will lead demos in laser cutting & 3D printing.

Happy Hour is generously sponsored by

Saturday, June 22

1-2:30PM: Conductive Tape Creatures

Come create your unique and colorful creature with eyes that light up using small LED bulbs. You will bring your cut-paper animal to life with a little imagination and some conductive tape! No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. Ages 5 and up are welcome, but those under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. This class is offered in conjunction with our Peripheral Technologies exhibition on view in the 117 Gallery June 7th-July 6th
Instructor: Thea Augustina Eck