Hive Mind
The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied)
Multidisciplinary Brain Research Center at
Bar-Ilan University, Israel
November 2015
The Gonda (Goldschmied) Neuroscience and
Genetics Research Center
UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
February 2016
Curatorial guidance: Sagi Refael
In her new solo exhibition, HIVE MIND, Etchi Werner-Nyiri uses her artistic vocabulary to explore latent functions of the brain – motion, creation, multiplicity, consciousness. Along
those lines, she deals with contemporary phenomena that disrupt and challenge the brain’s healthy processes. Whether inspired by the research of the evolving Alzheimer’s disease, or the burgeoning cases of ADD/ADHD, Werner-Nyiri creates colorful yet "infected’ pieces that mask destructive potential for distortion, interruption, and disassembly, behind an alluring, festive facade.
 Installation view Hive Mind - Solo Exhibition The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) Multidisciplinary Brain Research Center at Bar-Ilan University, Israel November 2015 |  Installation view Hive Mind - Solo Exhibition The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) Multidisciplinary Brain Research Center at Bar-Ilan University, Israel November 2015 |
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 Installation view Hive Mind - Solo Exhibition The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) Multidisciplinary Brain Research Center at Bar-Ilan University, Israel November 2015 |  Installation view Hive Mind - Solo Exhibition The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) Multidisciplinary Brain Research Center at Bar-Ilan University, Israel November 2015 |
 Installation view Hive Mind - Solo Exhibition The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) Multidisciplinary Brain Research Center at Bar-Ilan University, Israel November 2015 |  Installation view Hive Mind - Solo Exhibition The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) Multidisciplinary Brain Research Center at Bar-Ilan University, Israel November 2015 |
 Installation view Hive Mind - Solo Exhibition The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) Multidisciplinary Brain Research Center at Bar-Ilan University, Israel November 2015 |  Installation view Hive Mind - Solo Exhibition The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) Multidisciplinary Brain Research Center at Bar-Ilan University, Israel November 2015 |
 O.C.D. , 2015, Painted wood & Aluminum, 155 x 42 x 42 cm |  O.C.D. - side view, 2015, Painted wood & Aluminum, 155 x 42 x 42 cm |
 Alter Ego, 2015, Wood, ink & plexiglas, 215 x 25 x 37 cm |  Alter Ego- detail, 2015, Wood, ink & plexiglas, 215 x 25 x 37 cm |
 Hive Mind - detail, 2015, Painted wood, 170 x 85 x 80 cm |  Hive Mind, 2015, Painted wood, 170 x 85 x 80 cm |
 Memory Box, 2015, Painted wood & mirror, 40 x 40 x 40 cm |  Butterflies in my Head - detail, 2015, Plexiglas, 215 x 25 x 37 cm |
 Butterflies in my Head, 2015, Plexiglas, 215 x 25 x 37 cm |  Atlas of the Brain - side view, 2015, Painted wood & fiber brush, 50 x 30 x 11 cm |
 Atlas of the Brain - front view, 2015, Painted wood & fiber brush, 50 x 30 x 11 cm |  Spine, 2015, Wood, Plexiglas, metal, plastic & rubber, 110 x 70 x 56 cm |
 Brain Storm, 2015, Wood, ink & plexiglas, Dimensions variable |