For the final day of our group exhibition, Floral Methods, join us at Bunker Projects for a panel discussion with artists Nathan Bussard, Dara Etienne and Armanis Fuentes as they discuss their work in the show.
The panel discussion starts at 1 p.m. and will be followed by a Q&A.
WHERE: Bunker Projects, 5106 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
WHEN: The gallery is open from 12 pm to 3 pm. The panel discussion starts at 1 p.m. and will be followed by a Q&A with Nathan, Dara and Armanis.
About the Panel
Nathan Bussard (b. 1995, Maryland) is a multi-disciplinary artist currently based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Through an autobiographical lens, his work explores the intricate intersectionality of the human experience centered on queerness, sexuality, spiritually, and symbolism. His current work, based in ceramics, uses nature, symbolism, pattern, and functional form to reflect autobiographical moments of change, growth, and catalytic shifts. His work has been exhibited nationally with Chautauqua Institution Bridge Gallery (Chautauqua, NY), Radiant Hall (Pittsburgh, PA), Pittsburgh Ballet (Pittsburgh, PA), ProjectArt (virtual), and Evangel University (Springfield, MO). Bussard received his B.A in English and Art from Evangel University, a masters degree in Arts and Cultural Management from the University of Bologna, and a masters degree in Arts Management from Carnegie Mellon University. Learn more about Nathan’s work here.
Dara Etienne (b. 2000, Boston) is a multidisciplinary visual artist and craftsperson from Eastern Massachusetts. Using both institutionally learned and self taught processes, their work expands the definition of craft through quilting, weaving, knitting and more. Currently based in Pittsburgh, they have completed residencies at Contemporary Craft, the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse, and Bunker Projects. They have had recent exhibitions through Bunker Projects, Radiant Hall, The Future is Black, as well as a performance through the SPLICE Institute. Learn more about Dara’s work here.
Armanis Fuentes (b. 1997, Puerto Rico) is a multidisciplinary artist and historian from Holyoke, Massachusetts, whose practice investigate domestic interiority, queer materialities, and the dignity of feminized labor. They received a BA from Williams College and an AA from Holyoke Community College. Fuentes is a member of the artist collective hotbed, and is based in Pittsburgh, PA, with their collective-mates. Learn more about Armanis’ work here.
Plus! Open Studios
Bunker Projects will be open from 12-3 on Sunday, and in addition to enjoying the panel discussion, we’ll also be hosting open studios, when you can meet our current artists-in-residence and get a first look at their projects.
Bunker Projects’ free residency program provides an enriching environment for both local artists and visiting creatives from across the country to create new work and forge meaningful connections. By integrating studio production, public exhibition, and art publication at no cost to our resident artists, our residency is driven by a mission to support artists and bring vibrant, dynamic exhibitions to our ever-growing community.
Isabella Schubert is a sculptor, video artist and performance artist based in Pittsburgh. Isabella has been developing a series of new sculptures and installations for her upcoming show, Mouse House, opening May 24 at Blankspace. Embracing a raw and experimental approach, the work highlights her continued exploration of found materials—trash, discarded objects, and everyday debris. In the early stages, she found herself instinctively drawing mice, a recurring image that quietly shaped the direction of the show. Learn more about Isabella’s work here.
Emily Lee is an mixed-media sculptor from the Texas Gulf Coast. During her time at Bunker, she is walking around Pittsburgh, picking up interesting objects, and reworking them in the studio. She’s particularly interested in metal—from wrought iron gates to aluminum foil wrappers to faux metallic planters—and how the material lives in the city today. Learn more about Emily’s work here.
If you’d like to support Bunker Projects’ mission to provide a safe, equitable space for emerging artists to develop their practice and create new works for exhibition, please consider joining our Bunker Commons program or making a one-time or recurring donation here. We are so grateful for your generosity.
