Wednesday, October 23, 7 pm

Free or suggested donation

Squeaky Wheel welcomes artist Kurt Treeby for a presentation of three in-progress video games based on art historical themes, and based on older titles created for older game consoles such as the Atari 2600 or Nintendo Entertainment System : Constantin Brancusi’s Endless Column, Guernica, and Un Chien Andalou. The artist will present the games and speak to his work and process. Computers will be available for audiences to play the individual games the evening of.

Biography of the artist

A native of Buffalo, NY, Kurt Treeby first studied art at the College of Art and Design at Alfred University. While at Alfred he studied painting, drawing, and art history. After receiving his MFA from Syracuse University, Treeby developed a conceptual-based approach to art making that continues to develop as he works with a wide range of fiber and textile processes, and has recently begun to explore electronic art. His work comments of the production and reception of art, as well as the role art plays in our collective memories. He focuses on iconic imagery and the connection between so-called “high” and “low” art forms. Treeby has exhibited his work on a national and international level. He teaches studio art and design at Erie Community College. He lives and works in Buffalo.

Banner image: A still from Kurt Treeby, Guernica. A video game field composed of a limited number of pixels depicting apartments, a car, and people across a digital field. Some of the people are dressed like soldiers holding guns, and a black and white image of a woman in a dress.