Though not as directly environmentally focused, audiences will be able to find links between the remaining artists' works and nature. Dawn Gavin will visit the theme of fragmentation and displacement by inserting thousands of pushpins capped with map fragments into the wall to form a geometric pattern that reminds one of DNA systems and molecular structures. Maren Hassinger will use hundreds of bright plastic bags inserted with love notes to explore the themes of giving and healing. And Molly Springfield's graphite drawings, mostly consisting of historical texts that she copied and manipulated by hand, evoke a hazy, dreamlike feeling.
The winner of the $25,000 prize will be announced July 12 at a ceremony at the BMA. "People will be amazed when they see some of the works by the Sondheim-selected artists," Alexander said. "Community members will be able to reflect on how much talent there is in this region."
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