Fluid Art @ UMOCA 05.31 - SLUG Magazine

Fluid Art brings together an perfect pairing of art and ales for a night of drinking, culture and interactive displays provided by more than 50 artists and 6 brewers.

Fluid Art brings together an perfect pairing of art and ales for a night of drinking, culture and interactive displays provided by more than 50 artists and 7 breweries.

Photography by Talyn Sherer

Check out SLUG’s review of Fluid Art here.

The crowd gathers around the 12x12 art exhibit to discuss the various different takes on the size restricted displays. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Chris Haas of Desert Edge Brewery shows off his beer pairing next to the assigned art piece. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Phile Handke and Matthew Allred hold up the U.S.-Mexican In-dependence Flag designed by artists Jorge Rojas and Diego Aguirre. Photo: Talyn Sherer

People stop and gaze at the pieces provided by Marcos Ramírez ERRE titled Postales. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Ryan Rowe from Red Rock shows off the 20th anniversary Red Ale hitting the shelves all around Utah. Photo: Talyn Sherer

As part of the Cultural Cartographies Series Melik Ohanian showcases a visual display from his Welcome to Hanksville exhibit. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Kirk Doppenberg from Bohemian brings out the vienna lager to pair with the black line display. Photo: Talyn Sherer

A bike sits on display with lemons resting in and out of its basket. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Jake Wood poses with his Publican Ale next to the "Wish Piece” by Yoko Ono. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The "Wish Piece” from Yoko Ono (yes that same Yoko Ono) sits on display downstairs at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Wishes of all shapes and sizes are hung on the tree by viewing guests. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Felix Gonzalez-Torres' piece Untitled gives us a taffy candy corner to enjoy as the night wears down. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The ruined dinner display pairs well with the Wasatch Bulls Eye Belgian ale. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Dan Burick showcases the honey lavender ale being offered to art exhibit guests. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Ashley Howell tries on the piece from the "do it" exhibit with specific instructions on wearing a sweater the proper way. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Dallas Barlow, Bonnie Barlow, Krin Reidel and SLUG beer reviewer Mike Reidel pose next to the For Rent sign hanging on display downstairs. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The do it exhibit invited 12 artists to submit instructions which were translated into 9 languages and circulated internationally as a book. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Erika Palmer and Mike Reidel, SLUG's premium beer reviewer, pose for a quick photo while talking about the art and beer pairings. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Rick Cook and David Born are long time volunteers and art lovers who have enjoyed the featured displays at UMOCA for many years. Photo: Talyn Sherer

For the In Motion: Borders and Migrations gallery Yoshua Okon created a video montage featuring immigrants recreating the Guatemalan Civil War in a Home Depot parking lot. Photo: Talyn Sherer

In Motion: Borders and Migrations features a variety of pieces on different mediums such as this one created by Kim Martinez. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Mike and Thomas Cook get their picture taken as they walk over to the Red Rock table to grab a sample of their 20th Anniversary Red Ale. Photo: Talyn Sherer

People converse next to the doodle wall, one of the do it exhibits' interactive pieces. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The two dimensional / three dimensional furniture piece sits in the back of the museum. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Alexandra Yost and Maureen Condic pose for a photo while getting the birds eye view of the do it exhibit downstairs. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Calder Kamin piece titled "The day a King Charles met an Upper Eastside Princess." Photo: Talyn Sherer

Sarah Thomas' Gas Mask 2.0 is hauntingly beautiful. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Kathkeen Royster's Utah 'Dandy' is an intricate display of beauty and horror. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Ben Steele's piece titled Bullseye brings to mind the Ghostrider IPA while attending the Fluid Art event. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Matthew Allred from Epic brewing had a display of his own featured in the 12x12 gallery titled M11 The Wild Duck Cluster. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Brittney Moll, Angela Warnick, Johnny Maw and Taylor Warnick take a break on the couch by the entrance while enjoying some of the great beer offered from Utah's local brewers. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The Fluid Art pamphlet rests on the main table next to the 3 oz. sample cups provided by the featured brewers. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Executive Director Kristian Anderson alongside Operations Special Events Manager Michelle Sulley and Visitor & Volunteer Services Manager Sam Bontempo made the whole night possible. Photo: Talyn Sherer

UMOCA is colorfully lit up at night as the Fluid Art exhibit comes to an end. Photo: Talyn Sherer

A display hidden in the back showcases the color red on a variety of objects as part of the do it exhibit. Photo: Talyn Sherer

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