Old shoe hanging on the handle of a rusting antique assault rifle. Gun Show September 4–October 14, 2017 David Hess started assembling life-size sculptures of assault rifles from what he calls “rescued” objects – ranging from an old black sneaker and vintage turquoise sewing machine, to a raggedy crutch and pink Barbie bike frame – decades ago, increasing his pace of production following the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in 2012. While he has been showing some of the works since 2015, Gun Show at UMBC is the first display of over 100 sculptures. Of these, the artist made 12 available as a “study set” during a special hands-on, discussion-based program. Hess aims for this project to foster dialogue about one of the most volatile issues of our time – guns, who should or should not own them, whether or not to legislate them, ramifications of their use or misuse, and how issues of race, class, gender identity, and age impact every aspect of these questions. Dr. Kathy O’Dell, curator of Gun Show, will offer “free hour” gallery talks on the dates listed below. No RSVP is required. Visitors can show up as close to noon as possible. Those wishing to arrange a time outside those listed for Dr. O’Dell to speak with a class or a group can email her at odell@umbc.edu. Friday, September 15, 12 – 1 PM Wednesday, September 20, 12 – 1 PM Friday, October 6, 12 – 1 PM Wednesday, October 11, 12 – 1 PM View Exhibition Publication PDFexternal link Selected Press “Gun Show” Artist David Hess and UMBC Curator Kathy O’Dell Tom speaks with the artist and curator behind a provocative art exhibition called Gun Show. The installation is currently at University of Maryland-Baltimore County’s Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture in Catonsville. David Hess is the artist, and Dr. Kathy O’Dell is the UMBC curator who’s put together this thought-provoking installation, which examines the ubiquity of guns in American culture, and what that signifies about our values as a nation. Read More external link Related Events Gun Show: Discussion with Curator Dr. Kathy O’Dell CADVC and Fine Arts AmphitheatreOctober 10, 2017 12AM Learn More > Visitor Information Our exhibitions and events are free and open to the public for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University’s nondiscrimination policy. If you need specific accommodations at one of our events, whether in person or online, or to experience an exhibition, please contact CADVC at cadvc@umbc.edu or 410-455-3188 as soon as possible.
“Gun Show” Artist David Hess and UMBC Curator Kathy O’Dell Tom speaks with the artist and curator behind a provocative art exhibition called Gun Show. The installation is currently at University of Maryland-Baltimore County’s Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture in Catonsville. David Hess is the artist, and Dr. Kathy O’Dell is the UMBC curator who’s put together this thought-provoking installation, which examines the ubiquity of guns in American culture, and what that signifies about our values as a nation. Read More external link
Gun Show: Discussion with Curator Dr. Kathy O’Dell CADVC and Fine Arts AmphitheatreOctober 10, 2017 12AM Learn More >
