May 2 — June 6, 2009
Slow
Stephen Lapthisophon
Slow is an exhibition about loss; the loss of time, history, traction and self. The subject of loss will be approached through meditations on cooking, cuisine, food culture and language. Materials for the drawings will include chocolate, coffee, tea, saffron, salt, sugar and bacon fat. In addition the drawings, the show will feature an installation in tribute to Romanian artist, Daniel Spoerri and British cookery writer, Elizabeth David incorporating a table, chairs, cutlery and other implements for dining.
In 2008, Lapthisophon was awarded the Wynn Newhouse Award, a grant provided to artists of excellence who have disabilities. Upcoming exhibitions in 2009 include a solo show at C8 Art in Barcelona, Spain and Unit B Gallery in San Antonio, Texas.