Join Art Tooth and Bernardo Vallarino as part of the Third Thursday Art Walk in celebrating our latest exhibit, "A Pinned Map of Unconventional Truths." Meet us for a drink at Morgan Mercantile and then visit the piece installed in the Soma District as part of Art Tooth's partnership with Near Southside and Art South.

Big thanks to Muse. Studios and Venue for providing studio space for the artist!

Artist Statement:
In my work, I explore themes of human suffering, violence, abuse of power, politics, control, and hypocrisy. These topics are all part of a larger social commentary regarding the disposable way human life is treated. Around the world, individuals are seen and treated as disposable, expendable, or undesirable, especially in times of social unrest. I describe this disregard for human lives by overlaying concepts regarding the perceived worth of "the others" with metaphors related to vermin, a common analogy used throughout history to strip others of their humanity. In addition to this metaphorical association, insects and entomology also inspire elements of anonymity, plurality, scale, presentation, and identification. With the somber content of my work, I intend to pay tribute to the victims, bring awareness to their suffering and the issues affecting them.