Central Library displays exhibit by acclaimed photographic artist Chris Jordan
 
An exhibit by acclaimed photographer Chris Jordan will be displayed August 3 through August 29 at the Central Library, 600 Soledad. The exhibit, Running the Numbers: An American Self Portrait, casts light on the staggering levels of mass-consumption in America.

Focusing on blinding white walls made from millions of sheets of office paper, a giant whirlpool of discarded cell phones or dense forests made of stacks of supermarket paper bags, Jordan's massive digital photographs provide a startling perspective on the enormity of America's waste stream. His work's ability to look at the massive picture as well as the intricate details inspires individuals to reflect on the roles that we all play when it comes to the planet.

Jordan will be in San Antonio on August 6 to give a free lecture at 7:00 p.m. at Municipal Auditorium, 100 Auditorium Circle. His lecture will incorporate a slide show that discusses issues such as e-waste, the environment and global warming. He examines consumer culture in a vulnerable and self-reflective style, sharing his personal journey from detached corporate lawyer to passionately engaged artist and cultural activist.

For more information about the exhibit and Chris Jordan's lecture, visit www.sanantonio.gov/library.
 

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