The Emerald Art Center presents: The Museum of Techno Art, a traveling exhibition titled: “Exostoria Mechanica: Lost Fragments” featuring artists Joe Mross, Barbora Bakalarova, Rob Bolman,, Steve La Riccia, Max Rink, Allen Ott, Ralf Huber, Neil Conner, with guest artist Steve Mast. MTA artists will be on hand for the Second Friday ArtWalk reception on Friday the 12th, 5-7:30pm. 

 

Exostoria Mechanica is a speculative discipline established in the 1880’s 

and devoted to mechanical artifacts of uncertain origin and function. 

A curious fraternity of devoted, discreet investigators examines devices, illustrations, and relics whose unresolved purpose traces incomplete, conflicting, and arcane histories. These wondrous objects, on display, were long misfiled (or discreetly concealed) in forgotten dusty warehouses.

 

Exo - outer / beyond       Storia - story, history, account, narrative

 

The Museum of Techno Art (MTA) is a collective of dreamers and makers, showcasing art with technology and industrial themes. Reflecting on the history of human invention, retrofuturism, and imaginative machines of the future, MTA brings traveling exhibitions that spark delight and inspiration. Using a wide variety of traditional processes and their industrial derivatives, which actually span millennia, they create one-of-a-kind sculptures, assemblages, and whimsical wall pieces—imagining and reimagining artifacts from possible futures, distant pasts, industrial influences, and repurposed consumer debris. Their vision transcends genres, united by a shared dedication to creating exceptional art experiences that bring fun, excitement, and wonder to every space they exhibit.

 

The MTA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and is seeking funding to expand in the future. Memberships are available & donations are welcomed.

 

Info: Steve La Riccia ~ steamworkslabs@centurylink.net

 

Plus work by sketching group, Top Drawers - Over 20 years ago, Top Drawers started meeting every week to sketch together. With diverse skill levels, they sketch their interests and daily lives in sketchbooks. You’ll see curated pieces from individual’s sketchbooks that feature a wide range of experiences.

 

Sketchbooks are the easiest way to practice mark-making and flexing creative juices. It’s also a wonderful place to explore and play with different mediums and techniques. They are a safe place to make messes, mistakes, and maybe even inspire a masterpiece. And over time they help develop and grow your skills. There is no wrong way to use them and anyone can start one.

 

With work by featured EAC members, Carmen Bayley and Harold Huestis.

Carmen Bayley is showing, "Mysterious Portals: Doors, Windows, Tunnels, Stairways." 

     All have always  piqued her curiosity. Places she cannot go through to see what is behind, or at the end of. She hopes you enjoy seeing the various mysterious portals she has encountered and felt a need to share with others. She hopes these images pique your curiosity and maybe let your imagination wander and wonder about what/who is behind the mystery.
She thanks you for taking the time to share in the journey.

 

Harold Huestis is showing, "Stories".

     He likes to think of his paintings as Stories of his experiences . The world we live in and everything that inhabits it have stories to tell. Stories like the parrot who looks to protect his environment, or the saddened man who will never forget his lost love, or the moment of anticipation before a big event and many others.

    It’s been his mission as an artist to try and visually retell those stories for others to see as well.

 

Plus New Work from Members of the Emerald Art Center.