Silverman Gallery is very pleased to present the first solo exhibition of Ben Shaffer entitled With signs following. Shaffer will present new sculpturally mystical works, music and a new series of works on paper. The exhibition opens on Friday, April 20 from 7 to 10 pm and ends on Saturday May 26, 2007.
"Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Luke 10:19
What is the future of this humanity? The unknown quality surrounding the elements of actions goes unsaid and cared for. The death of continents, color of the sky is bluer. Stepping into another reality while the footprints left behind reverse the lives of those standing ahead
Why do you feel helpless while the world ends around you?
You have the tools to discover the powers hidden within everything. You can turn back the tide of destruction. You face choices where fate is a silly line floating in the air before your vision.
Lies of the creators and myth givers are mirrors covered in light obscured by the smoke from your breath. You believe in not being and having a secret to give. When you awoke to your destiny did it take long to collapse into the weight of the world?"
Ben Shaffer received his B.S. from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia and recently received his M.F.A from Claremont Graduate University in 2006.
