Artist Gregory Dirr extends his fantastical landscape series with an immersive installation showcasing floating islands. Drawing inspiration from themes in "The Big Book," this exhibition delves into humanity's connection with nature. Utilizing suspended sculptures made from lightweight materials and elements borrowed from "Island Interior,"
Dirr encourages viewers to contemplate their impact on the world.
About the Artist
Gregory Dirr (b. 1986, Miami FL) is a visual artist living in South Florida. His works have been shown in solo exhibitions in Florida and abroad. His most involved body of work, The Big Book, has been exhibited since 2008 including the most recent show in 2024. He was awarded the Silver Key for Portfolio by The National Scholastic Art and Writing Alliance in 2004 and received his BFA at Ringling College of Art and Design in 2008. While there, he produced many significant pieces winning the Best of Core and Best of Fine Arts awards. His work Flora has been chosen for display at The US Embassy in Hong Kong in 2023.
Website: https://www.gregorydirr.com/
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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.
