Ajay Kurian in ‘Weird Science’ at Jack Hanley Gallery

Ajay Kurian explores the chemicals we consume using materials that range from melted gummy bears to microwaved bars of soap.  The surprise in this attractive display is that these pretty ‘rocks’ contain traces of recycled nuclear waste. (At Jack Hanley Gallery on the Lower East Side through May 5th).

Ajay Kurian, Spiegel-Leben 2, plexiglass, epoxy clay, Gobstoppers, recycled nuclear waste, 2013.