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Sculptor and conceptual artist Scott Oliver is particularly drawn to utilitarian objects. He collected table legs, clothes hangers, milk crates, step ladders, hammocks, broom handles, LPs and electrical cords to create provocative works of art influenced by the setting at SFR&D.
Bench Curl, made for the company’s on-site sculpture garden, is a picnic bench that curls up on itself like a wave meeting the shore. Core Column, features layers of household items and construction materials such as carpet, drywall, insulation, furniture padding, etc. was inspired by the core samples used by scientists called “garbologists” who study the contents of landfills.
In a nod to the late Jo Hanson, the AIR Program’s founder, known for making art from street sweepings in her lower Haight neighborhood, Oliver began his own daily practice in the studio. “Reading Jo’s impressive obituary I was struck by her daily practice of sweeping—something she incorporated quite seamlessly into her art practice”. Oliver created an hour glass with the sand he collected. The sand runs out in 45 seconds or “the same amount of time most people look at a piece of artwork”, says Oliver.
Admission to the January exhibition is free and open to the public.
Friday, Jan. 25, 5 pm to 9 pm
Saturday, Jan 26, 1 pm to 5 pm
