Bill Burns @ CSUF; Safety Gear for Small Animals

Bill Burns is hilarious and quite brilliant. I don’t share the view that beneath his work lies a, "frightening warning about our stewardship of the environment." Surely that would reduce these objects to the role of public service announcements. But see for yourself:

From the press release: "Over the past ten years, Toronto-based artist Bill Burns has created a fascinating world of finely-manufactured model safety and rescue gear for animals, along with drawings, illustrations, and instruction manuals for rescuing, relocating, and rehabilitating animals—all produced by his “company,” Safety Gear for Small Animals (SGSA). CSUF Grand Central Art Center and CSUF Main Art Gallery share this exhibition as the only U.S. venues to feature Burns’ exceptional collection of works.

Cal State Fullerton Main Art Gallery
February 3 – March 9, 2007
Opening Reception, Saturday, February 3, 5-8 p.m.

more at http://www.safetygearmuseum.com/