VISUAL ARTS + MUSEUMS

Spacetaker is excited to host Alternate Reality, a solo exhibition by artist Magid Salmi, as part of its ARC Exhibition Series. Opening reception Friday, November 4, 6-8 p.m. On view through December 2.

Magid Salmi’s uniquely constructed still life photographs feature the use of common household and perishable items to create an alternate reality which investigates the notion that what we consider strange and shocking at this point in time may become the standard of things to come.

It is within this process that he describes and encapsulates our society’s obsession with consumerism, and how prevalent technological progress has become in our daily lives. “My photographs suggest that ideas, concepts, and truths are only as pertinent as the time in which they exist,” states Salmi. Taking a humorous approach to many of his works, Salmi encourages the audience to discover their own individual connections and interpretations to the images.

Alternate Reality is on view from November 4 through December 2 with a free public opening reception on Friday, November 4 from 6-8pm.

About the artist: A native of Paris, France, Magid Salmi moved to Houston in 2009. His works have been shown in numerous exhibits both in France and the US including Lawndale Art Center, Austin Art Space, and most recently at LACDA (Los Angeles Center For Digital Art). He received second prize for his Ail Pod entry in Houston Art League's 2010 "Gambol!" juried exhibition. Visit his website at www.magidsalmi.com.  

Pictured above: "PLU #4025" © Magid Salmi, 2011
Pictured below: "Ail Pod" © Magid Salmi, 2008