As an artist living and working in Rochester, New York I have always been fascinated by the reuse of old buildings. If you live anywhere in the area you should check out what a transformation the Culver Road Armory has gone through. It is a wonderful example of reuse, especially the pop-up gallery Deborah Ronnen created to show Mark Fox’s sculptural drawings. Deborah, owns Deborah Ronnen Fine Arts and is bringing the works of a number of important contemporary artists like Mark to Rochester. The huge open space with floor-to-ceiling glass walls is the perfect location for the installation of his work.

Mark Fox - "Unititled Last Rights"

His work is even more fascinating to look at up close. Mark’s use of intricately cut out text, assembled and tumbling over itself was a delight to explore. Enjoying the opportunity to have a glass of wine and study his work at the opening this past Saturday felt like being at a New York City gallery opening – not the usual Rochester event. It is certainly an exhibit you should try to see while it is here. Check out Mark’s intricate works on his website:
http://www.markfoxstudio.com

I hope you enjoy his work as much as I do.