Material Trait Art Installation
Material Trait Art Installation
Material Trait
Created by Conary Howard-Rogers
Material Trait is a contemplation of our human impulse to turn the natural world around us into the manufactured materials we buy and sell. The compelling shape of the sculpture is an abstraction of our own DNA. When this organic, double helical, shape is paired with the materials used to make it (i.e. steel, cement, and plaster,) it creates a thought provoking contrast between the natural world and the man made materials within it. In a broader context this piece serves as a meaningful convergence between the outdoor walking pathways and the indoor shopping areas.
About the Artist
Conary Howard-Rogers is a Maine-based artist whose large-scale sculptures are inspired by a fascination with the natural world. His work bridges the gap between science and art, utilizing scientific discovery and replication to explore underlying patterns in nature. By incorporating scientific concepts, Howard-Rogers creates pieces that are intellectually engaging. Through his work, he invites viewers to explore new perspectives and question their perceptions of the world.
About New Art Center
New Art Center in Newton is a non-profit community art education space which offers everyone, at all levels of ability, exceptional opportunities to make, exhibit, view, think about and talk about art. The New Art Center is the only nonprofit, educational venue in Newton solely dedicated to the visual arts. For more information, click here.
