by Lisa Mikulski As a writer, I love the power of words but I will freely admit, there are times when the words we write, read and speak can seem like a minefield of misinterpretation or a source for derision. This has never been truer than in today’s social and political climate. “Words Bite,” now showing at Hallspace Gallery, is an exhibition focusing on the language we use and how we interpret what we hear, say and read. While the pieces in the show focus on text, gallery owner John Colan warned me that it’s not just about typography or graphic design. The show presents the work of four artists and designers: Walter Kopec, John Kramer, Tony Schwensen and Maggie Stark, who explore language using the mediums of, yes, graphic design, but also neon work, performance and video. Maggie Stark, a sculptor who works with light, glass and video, discussed her piece, Boomerang: … [Read more...] about WORDS BITE AT HALLSPACE GALLERY
