“They Know Not Why Nor Wherefore They Strive, Yet the Prize is Cherished” by Sharon Sayegh Sculptures by five artists visually interpret the concept of play, which is the central theme of this week’s TEDxNavesink conference.
“At Play” is on exhibit in the lobby of the Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank, through May 9. Visitor hours are 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday.
The artists represented in the exhibition are Nina Bovasso of New York, who works primarily on paper and creates large-scale, colorful abstractions; Jason Krugman of Brooklyn, N.Y., a light sculptor specializing in interactive architectural and public artworks; Lisa Bagwell of Ocean Grove, who repurposes discarded materials to create a large-scale whimsical tableau of nature; Sharon Sayegh of East Brunswick, who takes Bart Simpson cartoons as a starting point to create a jumble of acrobatic figures in her “raku” sculpture; and Erik Johanson of Tinton Falls, who created five bamboo sculptures that together create a mobile suspended from the theater’s ceiling.
“Freddy” by Jason Drugman The exhibit is being held in conjunction with TEDxNavesink, which takes place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 10. The event will feature twodozen live talks, entertainment and art that focus on the ways that play facilitates openness and prosperity in all aspects of the human endeavor.
“Giant Ball 2” by Nina Bovasso 
“The Tree” by Lisa Bagwell 
“Twisted 2009-Straight 2014-Torque” and “Small 1 & Small 2” by Erik Johanson