And Environs

Do you ever look at buildings and think "Man, architects are assholes?" We do. So many structures that protect humans from the elements seem designed to indulge the architect's ego in obsure ways, and torture those inside and outside. Why make them so ugly? Why make them so difficult to heat, cool, light, and sanitate? At "Plan B," Sasha Petrenko curates five artists as they take on the world of construction. One of them, Kathryn Kenworth, was the co-creator of a truly great piece of installation art several years back: A full-size porch, very friendly, complete with rocking chairs and steps to sit on, made almost completely out of cardboard. It was beautiful, functional, interesting ... she's no architect. Other artists include Sacha Eckes, Lauren Davies, David Hamill, and Jeff Kao.
Jan. 7-31, 2008