January 23 - February 22, 2009
When A River Changes Its Course
Parker’s Box Gallery: After impressive contributions to a number of group exhibitions at Parker's Box, we are delighted to present John Bjerklie's first solo project at the gallery, for which the artist has the intention of involving numerous other parties to assist and monitor his "River" as it changes course and heads off into unchartered territory.
When A River Changes Its Course
Parker’s Box Gallery: After impressive contributions to a number of group exhibitions at Parker's Box, we are delighted to present John Bjerklie's first solo project at the gallery, for which the artist has the intention of involving numerous other parties to assist and monitor his "River" as it changes course and heads off into unchartered territory.
“When A River Changes Its Course”, Phase 3, exhibition view @ Parker's Box Gallery, Brooklyn, NY 2009
HotHead and CoolHead @ Parker's Box Gallery, Brooklyn, NY from John Bjerklie's solo exhibition "When a River Changes Its Course" in 2009
When A River Changes Its Course, PHASE 1, exhibition view, 2008
When A River Changes Its Course, PHASE 2, exhibition view, 2009
When A River Changes Its Course, PHASE 3, exhibition view, 2009
In Situ Paintings: When A River Changes Its Course
The Pomperaug River in Woodbury Connecticut: When A River Changes Its Course
Since 1972 erosive flooding on the Pomperaug River has tripled in frequency. As a result its course is changing at a rapid pace, radically altering the adjacent landscape. The exhibition entitled "When a River Changes Its Course" is based on an examination of the immediate aftermath of these now frequent floods.
