BIOPHILIA
Curated by Ashley Kalemjian

Opening Reception: Saturday, January 12th, 7-10 pm
Exhibition Dates: January 9th-26th, 2008
Gallery Hours: Wednesdays- Saturdays, 12-4 pm (or by appointment)

Join us for a multi-media exploration of the wonders & intricacies of the natural world. BIOPHILIA will be on view at the Root Division gallery from January 9th through 26th 2008. It is presented as one of a continuing series of evocative events at Root Division opening on the Second Saturday of each month.

This exhibition is rooted in the "biophilia" hypothesis of inherent human hunger for nature and our attraction toward all that is living, growing, and vital. It is also an effort to explore the zeitgeist of the "green" mania in a way that is based more on a sense of wonder & biological instincts rather than criticism, trendiness, or "saving the earth." BIOPHILIA features interior landscapes, painting, sculpture, installation, photography, drawing and other media by artists examining our reactions to and interactions with the world around us. Their work reveals a fascination with the beauty and strangeness of living organisms and considers the interdependence of species, the delights of biodiversity, and the tension and joy of the relationship between humans and their environment.

Artists include:

Amy Cancelmo*
Kristen Chappa
Sophie de Lignerolles
Alan Disparte
Brian Null & Selene Foster*
Cassandra Glessner
Misako Inaoka
Rachael Jablo*
Jeremiah Jenkins*
Sangyon Joo
Ashley Kalemjian
Carrie Lederer
Kristina Lewis
Anli Liu
Michelle Mansour
Yvette Molina
Conrad M. Meyers II
Rachel Sager*
Jamie Spinello
Amber Stucke
Jeffrey Tombrello
Maria Vasconcelos
   *Root Division Resident Artist

This event is part of Root Division's Second Saturday Series, a collection of engaging exhibitions & events that take place the second Saturday of each month.

For further information regarding this event, the Second Saturday Series, and/or press materials, please contact Selene Foster at 415.863.7668/events@rootdivision.org