Carl Corey & Lisa Koch, Side-by-Side Solo Exhibitions

HABITAT by Carl Corey
CLOUDY ODYSSEY by Lisa Koch
Side-by-side solo exhibitions
June 22–August 8, 2010
Opening reception Friday, June 25, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Artists’ talks beginning at 6:30 p.m.

In his large-scale photographs, Carl Corey isolates parts of the built environment such as expressway underpasses, swimming pools and suburban backyards that have become so mundane that we no longer pause to examine them closely. Corey chooses to photograph these places absent of people, inviting viewers to reflect on our habitat and the personal relationship we have with it.
Glass artist Lisa Koch uses the reflective properties of float glass and mirrors to involve viewers in her work and to reflect the passage of time. Images placed behind the glass intermingle with viewers’ reflections as they walk around Koch’s pieces.

These exhibitions are supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Ongoing support comes from DoubleTree Hotel-Madison, Anita Been in memory of George Parker, and Robert & Carroll Heideman. The Wisconsin Academy thanks these sponsors for their generous support.

About the James Watrous Gallery
The James Watrous Gallery is the premier gallery for Wisconsin visual art. A program of the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters, the James Watrous Gallery presents works by Wisconsin artists, Wisconsin art and craft history, works owned by Wisconsin collectors, and exhibitions that bridge the sciences, arts, and humanities. Our mission is to promote the visual arts in Wisconsin through quality exhibitions and related educational programs. For gallery hours and current exhibitions, please visit wisconsinacademy.org  or call 608-265-2500.

Please note: The James Watrous Gallery is closed on Mondays. The Gallery will be closed on July 4.