Virgil Marti, a multimedia artist based in Philadelphia, will speak about his work and how he blurs the lines between fine art and interior design.

Marti’s installations frequently include elements associated with interior design, such as wallpaper, furniture, and lighting fixtures. This blurring of lines questions traditional notions of what constitutes fine art and invites viewers to reconsider their preconceptions. His work is not only visually appealing, but it also engages the viewer on a sensory level.

This event will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, in Eskenazi Hall’s Basile Auditorium.

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

Virgil Marti creates hybrid objects and environments informed by a wide range of art-historical and pop-cultural references. Known for inserting high décor into fine art contexts, his installations are rich in humor and shrewd observation. After attending Skowhegan in 1990, he worked for many years as a master printer and project coordinator at The Fabric Workshop and Museum. His work was included in The Jewel Thief at The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum (2010), La Biennale de Montréal (2007), Whitney Biennial 2004, and Apocalyptic Wallpaper at the Wexner Center for the Arts, Columbus, Ohio (1997). Recent collaborative projects and solo shows include Set Pieces at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia (2010), Ah! Sunflower at the Visual Art Center, Richmond, VA (2008), and Directions: Virgil Marti/Pae White at the Hirshhorn Museum, Washington, D.C. (2007). Marti lives and works in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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