Installations
MICROGRAPHIA - HD loop / 2014
As a filmmaker, I spend many hours examining the world through a lens. When asked to reflect on the collections at the Huntington, I was instantly drawn to the 1665 edition of Micrographia, a seminal work of observations made with the aid of a microscope by the great natural philosopher Robert Hooke. As I subsequently wandered the gardens and collections I searched for resonances in texture and form, seeking out plants
and objects that suggested the exquisite
delicacy of the engraved illustrations
in Micrographia
and objects that suggested the exquisite
delicacy of the engraved illustrations
in Micrographia
Through Artist's Lenses: Huntington statement
"We asked three Los Angeles-area artists: Rick Bahto, Steve Roden, and Charlotte Pryce
to make short, silent films for the entryway of the gallery. Each film is a poetic visual exploration of objects from our collections and spaces you can venture to during your visit."