Sneak peak!

While running a few errands today, I decided to stop by the UW-Milwaukee Union Art Gallery and check out their current show. Unfortunately, they were in the process of installing a new show, but a friend of mine, Sean Bodley, works there so I got a sneak peak of the upcoming exhibition. Venerate: Collectors of the Human Condition features two-dimensional drawings and paintings as well as three-dimensional sculptures from found items, this exhibition of mixed-media work by Loren Schwerd and Marco Zamora looks to collections of memory and nostalgia.

The work of Loren Schwerd immediately caught my attention. She uses human hair extensions found outside of St. Claude Beauty Supply in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina in her commemorative sculpture work.

Check out Loren Schwerd's work in Venerate: Collectors of the Human Condition between November 18 and December 17, 2010. The opening reception will take place this Thursday, November 18th from 5-7pm. She will give a gallery talk on Thursday, December 2nd at 7pm!