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Robin Hill's 2006 exhibition at CSU Stanislaus blends tactile interactivity with conceptual depth

exhibition · 2026-04-22

From September 7 to October 5, 2006, Robin Hill showcased her work at the University Art Gallery at California State University, Stanislaus. The exhibition incorporated unique materials such as plywood, cotton batting, and computers. Hill's creations blend graphic design, sculpture, installation, and conceptual art, many of which invite viewer interaction. One notable piece, "Kardex," an early 20th-century filing cabinet, activates soundscapes by composer Sam Nichols upon being opened, unveiling images of human ears. Another work, "Beach Debris," features nine vertical cyanotypes illustrating hands and debris, echoing Marcel Duchamp's "Three Standard Stoppages." Hill's art encourages active viewer participation while intertwining sensory and cognitive experiences, examining themes of perspectivism and modular existence.

Key facts

  • Exhibition dates: September 7 to October 5, 2006
  • Location: University Art Gallery, California State University, Stanislaus, Turlock, California
  • Artist: Robin Hill
  • Materials include cotton batting, plywood, ping pong balls, washers, lights, filing cabinets, plaster, wax, computers, CD players
  • Interactive piece "Kardex" features a filing cabinet with 29 drawers triggering sound by Sam Nichols
  • "Beach Debris" comprises nine 108-inch vertical cyanotypes referencing Duchamp's "Three Standard Stoppages"
  • Works blend graphic, sculptural, installation, objet trouvé, photographic, sonic, conceptual elements
  • Exhibition emphasizes tactile engagement and sensory synthesis over visual dominance

Entities

Artists

  • Robin Hill
  • Sam Nichols
  • Marcel Duchamp

Institutions

  • University Art Gallery
  • School of Fine and Performing Arts
  • California State University, Stanislaus

Locations

  • Turlock
  • California
  • United States

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