The Metalphores

Besides livestock, The Stamford Museum and Nature Center also exhibits art. Who knew? The current show displays roughly 25 sculptures by artist Steve Gerberich. Made out of recycled objects — anything from car parts to old toys — Gerberich’s creations come to life with the touch of a button. Undoubtedly, I touched every one. Sure, the work is light-hearted — even the title of this piece, “The Metalphores,” suggests play — but the interaction did not leave me with the feeling of a low-brow childrens’ play. Ironically, the life-like gadgets seemed cynical of waste, planned obsolescence, and a culture that is based on consumption. Find out more here.