WHAT WEEKLY

Life In The Universe at the Whole Gallery

04 August 2010

★ Philip Laubner

Photo by Philip Laubner

Life in the Universe was an art opening and party at the Whole Gallery where the exploration of extraterrestrial life in our universe was encouraged through discussion, art, music, and dance. Party organizer Robin Gunkel was on the scene. This is her story.

After a full week of working to install and hang art with the Evolver Baltimore crew, I finally had a quiet moment of reprieve before welcoming folks into Life in the Universe for the evening. .

Photo by Philip Laubner. Caption by Robin Gunkle

 

Photo by James Hodges

What is that atop McKenzie’s head? Ohh ,it’s Matt Lippy’s aluminum unicorn helmet. Matt has been told that it takes a real man to where that helmet …or a really joyful woman. Alpaca farmer, Evolver, and exhibiting artist McKenzie Ditter wears the helmet well.

Photo by James Hodges. Caption by Robin Gunkle.

 

Photo by Philip Laubner

Photographer James Hodges shot most of the photos for this story but was caught here in the eye of Philip Laubner’s camera.

Photo by Philip Laubner.

 

Photo by James Hodges

John of Good Vibes Promotions with Michael Morstein, co-organizer of Life In The Universe.

Photo by James Hodges. Caption by Robin Gunkle.

 

Photo by James Hodges

Painter Colin Smallwood dreams the cosmos as depicted in his seven painting series, “Evolution of Human Consciousness” that charts the past, present, and future ages of man.

Photo by James Hodges. Caption by Robin Gunkle.

 

Photo by James Hodges

Philly turned Baltimore Evolver and DJ, Michael Henderson, aka Ninsopolis, plays some Dubstep referred to as “brontosaurus balls dragging across the floor of a space ship.”

Photo by James Hodges. Caption by Robin Gunkle.

 

Photo by James Hodges

Yogini Christy Thorndill‘s amazing balance and strength was on full display during her performance at the Whole Gallery. Her sword dance kept the attentive audience spellbound.

Photo by James Hodges. Caption by Robin Gunkle.

 

Photo by James Hodges

The radiance of Sarah Boan finding her truest smile by one of Brian Baker’s electric, myth inducing canvases is reason enough for hosting these events.

Photo by James Hodges. Caption by Robin Gunkle.

 

Photo by James Hodges

Chris Maxwell came to Life in the Universe with a vision of the galactic underground, representing the modern mythology of Star Wars. His mind was completely blown when he had to keep reminding himself that he wasn’t in a Cantina on Mos Eisley it was just Life in the Universe at the Whole Gallery although there really wasn’t much of a distinction on this particular evening.

Photo by James Hodges. Caption by Robin Gunkle.

 

Photo by Philip Laubner

So it turns out that Jack Hardy is an astronaut. Why am I not surprised?

Photo by Philip Laubner.



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