[NorCAN] For the Love of Robots

[Tibora Girczyc-Blum]

SCRAP Humboldt

presents

For the Love of Robots



The word 'Robot' was first coined in 1921 by Karel Capek, a Czech author.
However the concept existed long before its official publication. The human
fascination and fondness for metal machines is at the heart of SCRAP
Humboldt's February exhibit titled 'For the Love of Robots' by local artist
Michelle Remy.  Using found materials; she transforms pieces of metal and
wood into small machines that look like they are one step away from coming
to life. An opening reception will be held at SCRAP Humboldt on Valentine's
Day, Friday February 14 during Arts! Arcata from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. View art
and make  a last minute love card in the workshop space at SCRAP Humboldt.

            The sculptures will be paired with two-dimensional drawings
that pay tribute to, according to the artist "those steadfast mechanical
men that march bravely into unknown adventures.  Though electronics may
malfunction and aliens attack, robots proceed undaunted, recording all that
transpires and enriching hard drives with their discoveries.  In a geeky
sort of way, that's a wonderful approach to life, that most complicated and
unpredictable of missions.

In love with art since she could curl her fingers around a crayon, Michelle
Remy has been creating and teaching art for more years than she could count.

  A graduate of Humboldt State University's studio art program, she
specializes in mixed media works on both canvas and paper (such as art
journals & artist books.)  Lately, as evidenced by this show, she has also
been tinkering around with found object sculpture. To learn more about
Michelle visit her website at *http://lostcoastpost.blogspot.com
<http://lostcoastpost.blogspot.com>*.

SCRAP Humboldt is Humboldt County's First Creative Reuse Center. SCRAP
Humboldt is a project of SCRAP, a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization. Our
mission is to inspire creative reuse and environmentally sustainable
behavior by providing educational programs and affordable materials to the
community. SCRAP is located at 101 south H Street, Suite D in Arcata.
Regular hours are Tuesday through Saturday 11a.m. to 6p.m. For more
information visit www.scraphumboldt.org







-- 
Tibora Girczyc-Blum
Director
SCRAP Humboldt
101 H Street Suite D
Arcata, Ca 95521
(707) 633-8349
www.scraphumboldt.org
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