Crazy World

Javier Téllez's work at Sicardi Gallery explores the insanity of "sanity"

Comments (0) By Kelly Klaasmeyer Thursday, Aug 1 2002

Another Lebrija photograph, 15,753 Kilometros (2002), is a shot of an eroded asphalt road overhung by green trees. An amorphous white splat looms over half the image. It's bird shit running down a windshield; the photograph is labeled after the car's odometer reading. You can feel the heat and exhaustion of traveling down a rural road encased in a metal conveyance as nature moves in on you, even the birds expressing their contempt.

"Thinking Local" is a satisfying show. Let's hope the MFAH will provide Rangel with similar free rein in its galleries.

Gonzalo Lebrija's 15,753 Kilometros: Bird shit as high art.

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Through August 10; 713-529-1313

Sicardi Gallery, 2246 Richmond

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