| Extinction & Nonexistence: Creatures of a Metaphysical Realm with Kristina Knowski |
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Thursday, August 09, 2012, 07:00pm - 09:00pm
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Each day, species around the world become extinct, disappearing from our world forever. Already, the planet has lost thousands of unique and beautiful creatures due to human intervention in the earth’s fragile ecosystems. When the last of a species become scientifically extinct, that animal crosses from their presence in our reality to a mysterious realm of nonexistence. Haunting or heavenly, this ghostly environment is intriguing in its uncertainty. When mythical animals are included in this realm, questions arise: Did these creatures exist as well? How can we identify a creature by name, but know it does not exist? What ultimately defines existence? Please join watercolor artist Kristina Knowski for a lecture and discussion on extinct species, nonexistence, and how and why these inform her artistic work. With a focus on extinct birds and the ethereal unicorn, Kristina’s paintings present the viewer with this unreal world. Two types of nonexistent creatures interact in this strange place, questioning one another's presence and purpose. Utilizing concepts from the philosophy of metaphysics, the unique animals in Kristina's large-scale paintings help question our perception of reality and touch on the fear of our own nonexistence. Suggested donation: $10 advance/$15 door
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Location : Life Force Arts Center, 1609 W Belmont, Chicago 60657
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