Eastern Washington University Gallery of Art is pleased to present “Embedded Consciousness,” an exhibition of mixed media sculpture by Rob McKirdie, Oct. 2 through Oct. 25. An opening reception will be held Wednesday, Oct. 2 at noon in the EWU Gallery of Art.
McKirdie is a mixed media sculptor who works with wood and metal, integrating found and fabricated objects together. His artistic practice encompasses mold making, fabrication and metal casting.
McKirdie was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah where he began his arts education at the University of Utah. He finished his undergrad work at Portland State University where he received his bachelor of fine arts in studio practice and bachelor of science in sculpture.
McKirdie went on to receive his masters of fine arts in sculpture from Rhode Island School of Design in 2014. After a brief stint in Scranton Pennsylvania, he moved to Spokane in 2015 to become a member of the faculty at Spokane Falls Community College.
Eastern Washington University Gallery of Art is located in the Art Building situated in the center of the fine and performing arts complex on the EWU campus in Cheney. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed weekends and holidays. Admission is free.
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