Vital Signs
pl. n. The PULSE rate, temperature <hot/cold> and respiratory rate of an individual [and/or community]

photos by vanessa german

Digging Pitt Gallery
4417 Butler St
Lawrenceville PA 15201
www.diggingpitt.com
412.605.0450

exhibition information
4.15.05 – 5.13.05
Opening Reception
Saturday April 16, 2005
6:00 – 9:00 pm

What is the nature of vitality? How is it measured? Today, we experience a world, where one's capacity for living is continuously evaluated. For some, strength or activity indicate vitality, while for others its beauty, growth and/or change. The criteria changes continuously, impacting how we define and gauge our vitality as individuals or communities.

Vital Signs assembles a selection of works and artists whose work captures some possible elements, both individual - family, love, fun, community, home - and those of a city - housing, employment, safety and environment. The work reveals the interplay between these elements and the complexity of the interactions. Through photography, painting and mix media installation, the exhibition explores these questions and the relationship between vitality and perspective, space and time.

ARTISTS
Kyle Holbrook
Vanessa German
K Neely
Sarah Williams
Ed Barbour
Anire Mosley
Earl Greer
Monique Luck
Leslie Ansley