Lauren Bon and Metabolic Studio, Accretion Lab, the agency of salt water and sunlight in metabolic form, 2022-2024, aquariums, steel mesh boats, solar power, Salton Sea water, Biorock, wires.
christy roberts berkowitz – Lauren Bon and Metabolic Studio – Gerald Clarke – Noé Montes – Samantha Morales Johnson – Stuart Palley – Lorene Sisquoc
February 15 – May 19, 2024
Guest curated by Debra Scacco, Conduit uncovers how the diversion of water has shaped the way we live through a critical examination of the tension between urban growth and the natural world. Cities world-wide are built around water sources, and the same is true of our own city. The rivers, lakes, wetlands and streams that sustained Indigenous peoples have undergone dramatic transformations, and have been dammed, piped and diverted beyond recognition. Some, like the Santa Ana River, are corseted in concrete to support urban expansion while stripping the river of her strength, and attempting to force the natural world to accommodate the human needs of growing communities. Through contemporary art works and archival materials, Conduit examines the ongoing impacts of colonial water diversion, and dares to speculate that a different future is possible. Artists featured include: christy roberts berkowitz, Lauren Bon and Metabolic Studio, Gerald Clarke, Noé Montes, Stuart Palley and Lorene Sisquoc.
Conduit is made possible, in part, by a grant from The Inland SoCal Creative Corps, a component fund at The Inland Empire Community Foundation.
Ontario Art Walk & Exhibit Reception: Conduit
Saturday, February 17, 2024
6 PM – 9 PM
Tour with Guest Curator, Debra Scacco at 7 PM
Free – All Ages – Refreshments Provided
Enjoy light refreshments and art-making activities throughout the evening as we also celebrate the opening of the exhibit, Conduit. Enjoy a live DJ set by Cam Gnarly, meet the guest curator and exhibiting artists inside the galleries and learn more about the exhibit. To find out more about Ontario Art Walk, visit ontarioartwalk.org.
This exhibit explores the unique history of Ontario—it’s founding, transitions, people and organizations. Explore Ontario from its roots beginning with the Native Peoples and Californio Rancheros to its founding by George Chaffey. Discover why it has been called both a “Model Colony” and the “Gem of the Foothills.” The book, Ontario The Gem of the Foothills by Michael L. Rounds, traces Ontario history from the Native American era to the present day. Many historic images from the museum’s collections are published here for the first time. This interpretive history about our community is for sale in the museum store.