November 8 – December 21, 2018

Exhibit opening: November 8, 5-7pm

“Reconfigure” is an exhibit of recent work by Susanna Gaunt. Inspired by the process of collecting, classifying and displaying of public and personal specimen collections, Susanna imposes unexpected connections between human and animal, blurring the lines between observer and the observed. The human figure is pinned in a specimen drawer; an insect’s body includes human anatomy; human and animal details are inventoried on toe tags. The entanglement can disrupt what is known and therefore open a door to curiosity and reflection.

Both ideas and content are derived from natural history illustrations, old medical drawings and text, as well as from Susanna’s own photographs and observational drawings. Using collage and materials such as entomology pins and embroidery, she makes 2- and 3-dimensional works that provide an interactive experience. From afar, the installation is a coherent assembly of parts designed to draw in the viewer. Up close, details aim to inspire a sense of wonder.