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Preview: Fantastic Contraption


Steam Insect by Christopher Conte - photo by Amanda Dutton

Device Gallery opens its doors in La Jolla, CA with its inaugural exhibition, titled Fantastic Contraption. The gallery will host an opening reception, Saturday, July 19. Fantastic Contraption features the work of 18 innovative artists exploring the mechanical nature of man through various disciplines. The collection is a bold and arresting assemblage of sculpture, paintings, photographs, and illustrations which sets the tone for Device's unique and unusual aesthetic.


The Lorio Dragon, William B. Hand

Featured artists include: Ashley Wood, Christopher Conte, D. Hwang, Eduard Anikonov, Eric Joyner, Gregory Brotherton, H.R. Giger, Joey Vaiasuso, John U. Abrahamson, Kazuhiko Nakamura, Mike Libby, Nemo Gould, Stéphane Halleux, Theo Kamecke, Viktor Keon, Wayne Martin Belger, William B. Hand and Zoran Milivojevic.


Untouchable Camera, Wayne Martin Belger
(4″ x 5″ aluminum, copper, titanium, acrylic HIV positive blood. Designer to shoot a geographic comparison of people suffering with HIV)


Voiture GPS, Navigation System Car, Stéphane Halleux – Photo by Muriel Thies

“Individually, each of these artists have created a significant body of work that warrants praise and discussion” said Device co-founder, Amy Brotherton. “However, as a collective, their work takes on a new and powerful meaning, creating a world in which science and fiction, artistry and craftsmanship, and the surreal and the real co-exist.”


Short Fuse, Eric Joyner


Migraine Machine, Gregory Brotherton – Photo by Ted Cockley


Toy No.08, Viktor Koen


Chair Matrix Unplugged, Zoran Milivojevic

www.devicegallery.com

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