Opening during September Arts Alive at the Ink People’s Tuxford Gallery, In the Food Chain is a look at the delicate ecosystem of Humboldt Bay.  Works include a collection of waterfowl sculptures by curator Michael B. Rude.  Rude’s bird figures emerge from repurposed wire, plastic, and upcycled objects as a commentary on the health of our Bay, and the wildlife food sources key to its balance and wellbeing.

Beginning Saturday, September 7th during Arts Alive at the Brenda Tuxford Gallery, 525 7th Street, Eureka with an artists reception from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., this show will continue all month during regular Tuxford Gallery Hours, Tuesdays through Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturdays from noon to 6:00 p.m..

Wildlife habitats are shrinking and those that remain are polluted with single use containers that do not completely degrade. In the Food Chain gives a voice for that habitat and a face to what industry and our community are leaving behind. Expect artwork in a variety of media from the community, and Ink People artist members. Rude’s sculptures are born out of his dual interests in ancient artistries and exploring the local waterways. At a playful crossroads of environmental activism and historical artifact reproduction, these sculptures combine pollutants to construct an armor and commentary of the predicament of our war on nature.

Godwit by Michael B. Rude