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Step into a world where discarded technology finds new life as profound artistic expression.

In "Tech Soul," Mike Silverman unveils a captivating collection crafted from upcycled hard drive platters and motherboards. Experience the meticulously crafted transformation of the digital into the deeply human, as sleek circuits and reflective surfaces explore the nuances of our inner lives, the complexities of human connection, and the speculative future of intelligence beyond our own. This exhibition invites you to reconsider the lifecycle of materials and the boundless potential for art to illuminate our evolving existence. A true testament to innovation, each piece offers a unique reflection, literally and figuratively, on what it means to be human in a technologically advanced age.

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Join us to celebrate local Artist Mike Silverman and his exhibition Soul Tech: Art from Digital Detritus. Enjoy art, as well as live music, collage activity, and light refreshments. All ages Welcome. Free and open to the public. $10 donations and RSVP appreciated.

Friday, September 26
5:30-7:30pm

About the Artists

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MIKE SILVERMAN

Mike Silverman is an emerging artist known for his intricate sculptures crafted from discarded technology, including hard drive platters and printed circuit boards. His unique artistic practice merges an inherent affinity for industrial art with the beauty he perceives in technology & remnants.

Silverman’s journey into art marks a distinctive second act in his professional life. Holding an undergraduate degree in religion and a master’s degree in business, his formal art education is limited to a

single stone carving class taken decades ago at the Pratt Fine Arts Center in Seattle, WA. In keeping with this non-traditional path, Silverman is entirely self-taught in his chosen medium, independently developing all aspects of his design and fabrication processes.

Approximately three years ago, Silverman began to systematically transform obsolete technological components. He meticulously shapes these materials using a scroll saw, creating nesting fragments that are then bolted and/or glued together to form the building blocks of his sculptural works. The highly reflective nature of hard drive platters, a primary component, introduces a dynamic element to his art, allowing the pieces to shift in tone and texture as the viewer moves around them.

An actively exhibiting artist, Silverman has shown his work locally in Palm Beach County and has also been featured at the International Symposium of Experimental Art. Through his work, Silverman contributes a distinctive voice to contemporary art, challenging perceptions of waste and inviting new perspectives on the convergence of technology and aesthetics.

For more information about Mike: https://www.instagram.com/mikesilvermanart/ 

40% of artwork sales goes to support our education programs.
For information on purchasing a piece please contact
Chelsea Odum -  codum@resourcedepot.org 

GalleRE Workshops & Happening  
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Adult Workshop | 

Saturday, October 4 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Coming Soon

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Plugged In & Tossed Out:

A Conversation on E-Waste, Obsolescence & Opportunity 

Thursday, October 9 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Millions of electronics are discarded each year—often still working but designed for obsolescence. Join our panel of artists, repair advocates, waste experts, and designers to explore how creative reuse and repair can disrupt the e-waste cycle.

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REpair & REpurpose Cafe 

Saturday, October 11 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Coming Soon

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Family Workshop | 

Saturday, October 25 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for a Family GalleRE Workshop inspired by Mike Silverman's exhibition. This workshop is intended for families creating together, the price of workshop is for parent/guardians and their children, no more than 4 people per ticket. Advanced registration required. Ages 5+

Funded in part by:
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GalleRE Hours:

Tuesdays - Thursdays:  11 am - 5 pm  |   Saturdays:  9 am- 2 pm

 

*Also open during special events.

The GalleRE at Resource Depot supports and exhibits local and regional artists that incorporate the reuse of materials into various art forms, elevating creative reuse and upcycling as a relevant art medium. Our GalleRE Program educates and engages our community while promoting new ways of thinking about art and the environment through educational stARTer program kits, workshops and discussions.

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