University at Buffalo (UB)
Christy Rupp: Runoff
Christy Rupp, Boom or Bust, recreated 2024. Collage. Courtesy of the artist.
In Runoff Christy Rupp delves into the intersection of waste, environment, and human impact. Featuring environmental sculptures and graphics from the late 1970s to the present, the exhibition debuts an oversized pipeline installation that disrupts the gallery’s atrium, pointing towards our dependence on fossil fuels even in spaces of culture and learning. At the Buffalo Museum of Science, site-specific interventions and digital murals will depict threatened species and their habitats, sparking dialogue about climate change and ecological sustainability.
Christy Rupp, a Buffalo native, is known for her pioneering work in ecological art activism. Using discarded materials in multiple media, her work highlights the interconnectedness of waste streams and ecosystems. Rupp’s work has been exhibited and collected globally, addressing urgent environmental issues through innovative, playful, and thought provoking art.
The exhibition will take place at both UB Anderson Gallery and the Buffalo Museum of Science, marking a significant collaboration between the two institutions.
The exhibition will feature educational programming, including panel discussions with University at Buffalo faculty, local artists, and an interactive survey at the Buffalo Museum of Science, aiming to engage and inspire the community.
Curated by Dr. Anna Wager, Curator of Exhibitions, UB Art Galleries.