Sarah Blackwelder "Safe as Houses"
A.I.R. Gallery
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Safe as Houses is a series of drawings of rural and suburban American homes. The renderings are small, placed in the middle of the large, white sheets of paper. The diminutive size exposes the vulnerability of structures that should offer security. The houses in Blackwelder’s drawings are fragile shelters — their promise of comfort is susceptible to so many different threats: natural disasters, economic instability, as well as emotional turmoil and physical illness that can destroy a home from within.
The series takes root in our flailing economy and unpredictable global climate. If the houses can stand the storms brought on by greenhouse gasses, will they also escape foreclosure? How long can they really keep us out of the cold? The materials, ink on paper, were chosen for their vulnerability. Ink runs easily with water and unprotected paper is at risk from many damaging elements. The drawings, like the houses, need care for their survival.
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Schedule
from November 04, 2009 to November 29, 2009
Opening Reception on 2009-11-05 from 18:00 to 20:00