The concept of Resting Places Living Things: Designs by Michael Cross may seem a bit foreign for an art museum. Basically, the exhibition is about furniture but I think the real subject is about approach.
In several interviews I've heard Michael explain his approach to objects is very childlike. As a designer, his objects are meant to be functional. But as an artist, there is no reason they can't be fun.
I took my 8-year-old daughter to see the gallery today and she loved it! She ran up and down the hills, she sat at the table, and she was very interested in the piece called Flood which consists of wires and light bulbs in glass jars filled with water (by the way, there is no danger of electrocution). Her favorite piece was the shelves which look like tree branches attached to the wall. They come in very handy if you need a spot for your stuffed alligator.
The exhibition opens tomorrow but you may get a sneak peek tonight if you attend Michael's lecture at 7 p.m.