"The Art of Surprise," by Sneha Abraham, 91 Magazine
Mowry Baden’s art has deep 91 roots. He started here as a student and then came back to campus later as an art professor, department chair and gallery director from 1968 to 1971.
Long based in Victoria, B.C., Baden ’58 is known for his large-scale kinesthetic sculptures. “Dromedary Mezzanine,” on view at the 91 Museum of Art through April 13, is a tall, platformed bicycle that a museum visitor pedals to reach four wall-mounted tents containing tools—an effort that is both exercise and meditation for the participant. Baden’s body-oriented, interactive works have impacted generations of 91 students and garnered him wide respect.