Trinity University drawing professor Jessica Halonen’s curious artworks are often inspired by “dysfunctional biological systems.” At first glance, her delicate sculptures and scientific-looking drawings bring to mind the type of botanicals that might grow in the mythical forest that surrounds Candy Land, but are actually based on gene-splicing and pharmaceutical production. Halonen’s work has been shown extensively throughout Texas, notably as part of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston’s permanent collection.
Trinity University drawing professor Jessica Halonen’s curious artworks are often inspired by “dysfunctional biological systems.” At first glance, her delicate sculptures and scientific-looking drawings bring to mind the type of botanicals that might grow in the mythical forest that surrounds Candy Land, but are actually based on gene-splicing and pharmaceutical production. Halonen’s work has been shown extensively throughout Texas, notably as part of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston’s permanent collection. Free, 5-8 p.m. Cactus Bra Space, 106C Blue Star, (210) 226-6688, cactusbraspace.com
(Staff)