January 25 - March 4, 2013

The Roanoke Valley Reef

A Satellite of the worldwide Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef Project created by Margaret and Christine Wertheim of the Institute For Figuring in Los Angeles .The Roanoke Valley Reef is a collaborative project merging the talents of contributors from Roanoke College, the Roanoke Valley, and beyond. This community endeavor is a nexus project which combines art, math and science in order to create crocheted structures that mirror natural coral reefs.
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Incorporated in this exhibition will be Untitled (Symbiosis) created by Amanda Agricola and Mateo Marquez. Untitled (Symbiosis) is an interactive installation that explores the concept of long-term mutuality between two or more biological entities. These reciprocal interactions are the basis of a vital coral reef, as well as a fundamental link in the development of ourselves. This installation goes beyond the basic biological correlation and enters into the contemporary, creating a balanced amalgamation of beings and technology.