Conrad Shawcross / MATRIX 179

June 21, 2018 — October 21, 2018

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Conrad Shawcross makes monumental works that push the boundaries of physics, technology, and geometry. MATRIX 179 marks the British artist’s first museum exhibition in the Americas, and features the immense sculpture Monolith (Optic) (2016) on Main Street in front of the Wadsworth Atheneum. The accompanying display will include additional sculptures, models, related drawings, and the dynamic installation of a new light machine. These enigmatic objects demonstrate the artist’s ongoing interest in the intersection of philosophy and scientific theory.

Monolith (Optic) is a long-term installation, and will remain on view beyond the MATRIX 179 exhibition.

A related, adjacent installation explores the enduring legacy of outdoor sculpture in Hartford.

Exhibition Support
The MATRIX program is generously supported by the Wadsworth Atheneum’s Contemporary Coalition.

Major support for MATRIX 179 provided by the Talcott Stanley Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust. Exhibition program support provided in part by the Frazar B. Wilde, Jr. Trust.

Sustaining support for the Wadsworth Atheneum provided by Newman’s Own Foundation and the Greater Hartford Arts Council’s United Arts Campaign.