BITE identity and humor is the current Greater Reston Arts Center exhibit.
BITE features the work of nearly 20 artists, chosen by Jefferson Pinder, who explore humor and sarcasm and wit and honesty.
"From Steve Colbert to Dave Chapelle, our society relishes humor’s ability to make us look inward while examining our surroundings. For this exhibition, artists were asked to use irony, sarcasm, and wit to shed light on issues of personal struggle in mainstream society. This show challenges cultural norms that dictate expectations of who we are supposed to be. Offering up intense observations of the surrounding world, this exhibition sought perspectives that touch on a variety of social ills.The artists selected for BITE have pushed the boundaries of any standard definition of identity. This eclectic mix represents a powerful collection of art that displays a fierce voice of expression. From conceptual videos to unrepentant folk painting, I sought individuals who deal with honesty and angst in both beautiful yet clever ways. " (from the show catalog)
