Sense of Wonder: Aaron Kramer Opening Reception

We are excited to welcome Aaron Kramer, a renowned artist and educator out of Santa Monica, CA, to the Erie Art Museum for his upcoming exhibition, Sense of Wonder. Join us for the opening reception of this new exhibition Friday, June 7th from 6 – 8 pm. This event is included with admission, free for members.

For over 30 years, Aaron Kramer has made things move by mechanical means. What started as an obsession when he was young has become a profession. Utilizing primarily reclaimed materials, he builds contraptions that are at times one-liners, lessons in mechanics, or interactive stories. Kramer’s unique vision is summed up in his motto, “Trash is the Failure of Imagination,” which is to say that the materials he uses to express his ideas have a hidden story to tell, a secret life of objects. It is his hope that people come away from this exhibition with a Sense of Wonder that compels them to look deeper and stay curious.

Sense of Wonder will be on view in the Frenzel Gallery from June 7, 2024 — June 8, 2025.