Grand Theft by Guy Michael Davis & Katie Parker is a 2-part installation utilizing the common/public spaces within The Carnegie. Both parts of this installation take photography as the fundamental tool that is used to create objects, even though a traditional “photograph” is not present in the final product.
Davis & Parker work primarily in ceramic media, using both high tech and low tech three-dimensional scanning processes to “catch” famous works from around the country for retranslation. For Grand Theft, the artists interpret several historic pieces. Because they are using low-grade photography equipment, and many of the objects are against walls or behind stanchions, the missing data becomes as interesting as the actual piece itself. These pieces will be installed in the George & Ellen Rieveschl entrance to The Carnegie.
The second component of this installation explores a process that produces lithophanes. Lithophanes are three-dimensional translucent porcelain plaques which when backlit reveal detailed magical images, first created in Europe in the 1820s. This method produces, essentially, a three-dimensional photograph. Lit from behind, the image is revealed to dramatic effect. Davis & Parker will present a series of photographs related to the Grand Theft objects in the Carnegie lower level.This project will be unveiled during FotoFocus and is a permanent installation.
OPENING OCTOBER 19, 2014
Opening Reception: Sunday, October 19, 2014 | 11am-2pm
The Carnegie Galleries are open Wednesday – Saturday, 12 – 5pm during exhibitions.
1028 Scott Boulevard Covington, KY, 41011
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