Pretty For Protocol: Between the Proxies by Alex Curci December 03 2014
Pretty For Protocol:
Between the Proxies
December 4th - December 10th 2014
The Black Cat Gallery
Reception:
Thursday December 4th 2014 7:00-10:00pm
Exhibit Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 2pm to 7pm
Saturday - Sunday: 12-5pm
Pretty For Protocol: Between the Proxies is the first solo exhibition from artist Alex
Curci. Here, he explores elements of ambiguity while providing partial traces of
suggested forms. These forms speak not only to the bodily organic tone that surfaces
through Curci's work, but are treated with a technical precision which resonates with
broader discourse. His fascination with technology's seamless integration within our
lives triggers a new examination into the parallel landscape that is our continuous
growing streams of networks and digital infrastructure. Through the building of layers
and gestural drawing, his work creates an invitation to navigate the folds between these
mysterious and hidden spaces.
Alex Curci received his BFA from York University where he majored in Visual Arts. He
currently lives within the GTA and continues to explore his studio practice through
drawing, painting, and installation work. His curiosity and interest in technology has
become an ongoing investigation into exploring the vast depths of computer systems
and networks. His work examines the wired infrastructure needed to support our mobile
devices and communications, bringing recognition to the enormity of its physical
presences. He attempts to uncover these networked systems while mapping and
unveiling their hidden layers amongst the virtual and digital realm.
