Laura Heit: Two Ways Down

Open May 18, 2019 - October 20, 2019

South Dakota Art Museum

Sun: 12:00 pm-4:00 pm

Mon - Fri: 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Sat: 10:00 am-4:00 pm

"Two Ways Down" is an installation pairing projected animation with thrown shadows cast from rotating paper dioramas. The immersive environment created in this work is inspired by Laura Heit’s consideration of Hieronymous Bosch’s "Garden of Earthly Delights." It beautifully visualizes the split second when disaster strikes and nature and civilization collide.

This exhibit coincides with our exhibition of films by Laura Heit.

Laura Heit: Films

Also on view:

Laura Heit employs stop-motion, live-action puppetry, hand drawing and computer animation in the selection of short films on view.

Laura Heit: Two Ways Down

Laura Heit: Two Ways Down

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