Harbor East is hosting an art opening called "Tools, Trash and Technology – A 25-year retrospective of the Art and Design of Marque Cornblatt." Marque's whimsical, clever creations have been featured on BB and MAKE.
The event runs March 10-April 4, 2010 and is open Wednesday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Opening reception for the artist Friday March 12, 5-8 PM
Cornblatt will personally be in the gallery each afternoon, offering hands-on demos and opportunities to operate the robots.
San Francisco-based and Baltimore native artist Marque Cornblatt will be presenting a 25-year retrospective of his work in Harbor East in Retail Suite 102 of The Legg Mason Tower. The exhibition will include self portraits, interactive sculptures, web-based robots, and video, as well as examples of Cornblatt furniture and interior design. This 25-year retrospective represents Cornblatt's return to exhibiting on the East Coast and his first major exhibition in Baltimore.
From the very first Sony Watchman to portable DVD players, no technology is off-limits to Cornblatt's creative eye. Using found objects, broken toys and re-purposed electronics, Cornblatt creates sculptures that challenge ideas about technology and the self. His recent use of videogames and virtual reality to create self-portraits offers a glimpse into the future of digital identity.
Cornblatt's will also be presenting the Sparky project, his pioneering interactive videochat robot. First shown in 1996, Sparky has evolved from an assemblage of mixed parts into a worldwide network of telepresence robots capable of connecting people face-to-face in real time over the internet.
The gallery will be furnished with examples of Cornblatt's handmade design and housewares, including cardboard furniture,
metal and glass tables, candleholders, chess sets and object d'art made from scrap metal and other recycled materials.
Tools, Trash and Technology – A 25-year retrospective of the Art and Design of Marque Cornblatt
