Synthetic Nature
April 4 - May 22, 2024 Upstart Modern, Sausalito, CA
Synthetic Nature invites viewers to reconsider their relationship with one of our time's most ubiquitous yet controversial materials: plastic. Plastic, a symbol of consumerism and environmental degradation, is reimagined and repurposed by diverse artists who harness its versatility to convey moving and thought-provoking works that transcend its conventional associations. Through their innovative approaches and techniques, the five artists in the exhibition demonstrate how plastic can be recontextualized within contemporary art. Featuring the work of Francis Baker, Natalya Burd, Tara de la Garza, Katie Murken and Joel Swanson, co curated with Bettina Stiewe.