Gallery4Culture
2006-2007 Season

Laura Wright:
Independence
July 5 - July 27, 2007

reception JULY 5, 2007, 6 – 8 p.m.

Gallery4Culture is pleased to present new sculpture by Laura Wright.

This textile-based work is inspired by diverse cultures within America who have found alternate definitions to our perception of freedom. By studying Shaker societies, textile labor history, and both historical and present day Anarchist movements, Wright has responded to their political and spiritual beliefs and how they fight to make "We the people" a truly inclusive term or to create an unique, independent society.

The shared common ideal is a definition of life that is an alternate to our capitalist, consumer culture. In attempt to understand and explore existence outside of currency, Wright limits the majority of materials used in her work to waste and pre-used sources. She scavenges textile factory dumpsters for scrap fabric and material, unraveled used sweaters for their wool, and used fabric from her great aunt, a former New York textile worker. This process forces Wright to create art that responds as much to what she can find as to what she wants to say and, in turn, better understand our waste consumer culture.

The works in this exhibition were created with support from a 2006 CityArtist grant from the Mayor's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs.

A reception will be held on July 5, 2007, the first Thursday of the month, during the Downtown Artwalk, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend. The exhibition will run from June 7 - 28, 2007.

Gallery4Culture is located within 4Culture offices at 101 Prefontaine PL S, at the corner of Third and Prefontaine, in the Tashiro/Kaplan Building. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., closed government holidays; the gallery is open and free to the public. For more information about this program visit our Gallery Info page or call 206.296.8674.