“Rational Aesthetics,” by Robert Howsare, is an adventurous examination of production and performance employing an innovative combination of sound, light and space in each work. Upon entertaining the gallery, viewers are met with the scene of two record players side by side, acting as a drawing apparatus . Both records have thin planks of wood attached to them, which are connected with screws that allow articulated movement. On the end of the “arm” is a pen moving along a large piece of paper, drawing complex geometric designs. Known simply as “Drawing Apparatus,” this work makes clear from the very beginning the atmosphere of the exhibit. The constant movement of the arms, sound of the running turntables and the collection of past drawings above the machine give the feeling of having entered a … Read entire article »