Territorial Markers features recent kinetic sculptures and preliminary drawings by Chicago artist Mark Porter. Inspired by Porter’s exploration of the spirit of invention and created with a fusion of found and custom-made parts, the drawing machines serve as prototypes which emphasize the quality of the hand made object.

Over the course of the exhibit, his sculptures will expel a pigmented, soapy sludge that oozes and drips onto the walls of the gallery. Collectively, these sculptures act to convert the gallery into workshop or experimental laboratory. Individually, each work serves as commentary on the concept of ownership and the act of creating an object which automates a process.

Image: Detail of Territorial Marker #1, Aluminum, Steel, Motion Sensor, Glass, Vinyl Tubing, Pigmented Soap Fluid

Dimensions: 5’ w x 4’ h x 2’ d

Hours:
ON VIEW November 5-December 4 2010
OPENING RECEPTION November 5 7-11pm

Location:
5038 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
Contact:
773.878.1750

mary.m.richards@gmail.com

Gallery website:
http://www.fillintheblankgallery.com

Artist website:
www.markportersculpture.com
Hours:
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday-Friday: 4pm-8pm
Saturday: 12pm-4pm
Sunday: CLOSED
or email us for an appointment

All works in the exhibit were created with funding generously provided by The Illinois Arts Council, Foundation for Contemporary Arts, and City of Chicago.