Elaine Bradford and Seth Mittag: FICTITIOUS REALITIES / REALISTIC FICTIONS September 6, 2008

ELAINE BRADFORD
SETH MITTAG

FICTITIOUS REALITIES / REALISTIC FICTIONS

SEPTEMBER 6 – OCTOBER 8, 2008

Please join us Saturday, September 6th from 8-10 p.m. as Art Palace presents Fictitious Realities / Realistic Fictions, a two-person exhibition featuring the sculptural work of Elaine Bradford and Seth Mittag.

Both Bradford and Mittag build narrative sculptural environments based on stories told to them in their childhoods. Bradford finds inspiration in children's literature, especially Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. The crocheted taxidermied animals Bradford is known for become characters in fantasy worlds she has created for them. Seth Mittag, who draws upon childhood memories and the exaggerated tall tales told by his father, creates sculptural installations that recreate his living environment and convey the expectations of masculinity imposed from father to son. Both artists play with scale and perception to show the viewer how these childhood narratives shift in meaning and significance when seen through the eyes of an adult.
Fictitious Realities / Realistic Fictions is on view from September 6th through October 8th, 2008.

Art Palace is located at 2109 E. Cesar Chavez St. (next door to Taqueria Chapala) between Chicon and Robert Martinez.

Gallery Hours: Saturday noon to 5pm, Wednesday 7-9pm or by appointment. For further information or images, please contact the gallery at 512.496.0687 or [email protected].

Official Website: http://artpalacegallery.com/