FRYE ART MUSEUM
704 Terry Ave, 622-9250
JOSEPH PARK
See Stranger Suggests, p 23. In his first museum survey, Moon Beam Caress, the Seattle-based artist demonstrates his flair for the strange and wondrous. Opening reception Thurs Feb 17, 6-9 pm. Through May 22.
SEATTLE ART MUSEUM
100 University St, 654-3100
BETWEEN PAST AND FUTURE: NEW PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO FROM CHINA
See review p. 28. An exhibition devoted to new photography and video from China, which focuses on the political and social upheavals of the country and its culture. Through May 8.
GALLERY OPENINGS
ERGONOMICON
As the visual-arts portion of the Vs. Consolidation Series, Casey Keeler curates an exhibition that examines the relationship between the body and the built environment. Opening reception Fri Feb 18, 7 pm-2 am. Consolidated Works, 500 Boren Ave N, 381-3218. $7, Free for members.
SCOTT FIFE
New work featuring busts depicting distinctive personalities from the fictional to the art historical. Opening reception Thurs Feb 17. Platform Gallery, 114 Third Avenue South, 323-2808. Through March 26.
JOSEPH PARK
Lumen Alley is the latest solo exhibition by one of Seattle's finest painters. Opening reception Thurs Feb 17, 5-7 pm. Howard House, 604 Second Ave, 256-6399. Through March 12.
MONIQUE VAN GENDEREN
Nine new paintings and one wall installation by the Los Angeles artist. Opening reception Thurs 17, 5-7 pm. Howard House, 604 Second Ave, 256-6399. Through March 12.
CONTINUING EXHIBITIONS
TOM BALDWIN
The Hawaii-based artist displays his new digitally generated works on paper. James Harris Gallery, 309A Third Ave S, 903-6220. Through Feb 26.
BURNOUT NETWORK
Six Japanese artists from the Kustom Kulture movement present their work. Roq la Rue, 2316 Second Ave, 374-8977. Through Feb 28.
KAMALA DOLPHIN-KINGSLEY
Somnium is a solo exhibit of Dolphin-Kingsley's paintings, which draw on nature and tragic 1930s Chinese silent-film star Ruan Lingyu for a strangely fantastical feel. Bluebottle Art Gallery, 415 E Pine St, 325-1592. Through Feb 27.
HELLO CENTRAL, GIVE ME HEAVEN, HELLO CENTRAL, GIVE ME NO MAN'S LAND
A collaborative work on the nature of propaganda, which incorporates audio-visual collage from Rob Ellis and Fionn Meade and etchings by Mary Simpson. Tollbooth Gallery, 1118 Commerce St, Tacoma, 253-572-0995. Through March 19.
MINT AND SERF
Final week. Morning Haze by New York-based graffiti writers and visual artists Mint and Serf of 1134nyc is an exhibition composed of an installation that fills the walls, ceiling, and floor of the gallery. OlivoDoce Art Space, 1203 E Olive St, 240-2787. Through Feb 20.
PETER MUNDWILER
Epics of Wallingford features figurative sculptures that commemorate the artist's personal mythology of his neighborhood. Gallery 4Culture, 505 Second Ave, Suite 200, 296-7580. Through Feb 25.
PEOPLE DOING STRANGE THINGS WITH ELECTRICITY
This group show features the diverse work of 32 local, national, and international artists. The art, which is all based around electricity, includes kinetic and interactive sculptures and light and video installations. CoCA, 410 Dexter Ave N, 728-1980. Through March 3.
KATY STONE
Paintings on Mylar is an installation by the Seattle artist. Greg Kucera Gallery, 212 Third Ave S, 624-0770. Through Feb 26.
EVENTS
CASEY KEELER VS. ERGONIIMICON
As part of the Vs. Lectures Series, curated by Matt McCarty and Fionn Meade, Ergonimicon curator Casey Keeler tours the audience through the exhibit. Fri Feb 18, 7:30 pm. $7 (includes admission to gala opening).
