Metaphorming Nature

Installation view of two people standing in front of a curved wall

Installation view of the exhibition Metaphorming Nature, in the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Art Museum, on view August 30 – December 20, 2014, Photo: Jeff Wells, © ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Art Museum, University of Colorado Boulder

Installation view of large curved walls

Installation view of the exhibitionÌýMetaphorming Nature,Ìýin the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Art Museum, on view August 30 – December 20, 2014, Photo: Jeff Wells, © ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Art Museum, University of Colorado Boulder

Metaphorming Nature: Connecting Human/Nature’s Creative Potential

September 6–December 20, 2014

Todd Siler’s large-scale installation Metaphorming Nature features a selection of artworks that interpret Ìýwhat nature makes and what we make of nature. An installation replicates the limbic system—the heart of the human brain—where intuitions, feelings and emotions are integrated and interpreted. Wrapping around curved walls for over 100 feet, Thought Assemblies explores the world of real and imaginary structures generated by the billions of neurons that make up the brain’s creative engine of innovation. The immersive environment presents a mosaic of interrelated paintings, sculptures, drawings and photomontages produced over the last four decades.

This exhibition was generously supported in part by the HBB Foundation, ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Art Museum benefactors and members, and ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ-Boulder Student Arts and Cultural Enrichment fees.

Metaphorming Nature Photo Gallery