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CINCINNATI — The Manifest Gallery has been infested with bugs.

The gallery is full of Oxford artist David Dotson's nearly microscopic cyborg-like sculptural creations.

Some were previously on view in Manifest's "Magnitude Seven" exhibition last year, but for this solo show — titled "The BorgDot Works," Dotson will present several works, all individually displayed in the laboratory-like lighted tubular cases seen previously.

"Although beautiful and compelling in their intricacy and appearance of potential animation, these works also function for Dotson as a subtle jab at corporate manipulation of natural social and genetic order," said curator Jazon Franz.

Along with "The BorgDot Works," Manifest will exhibit photography by Tama Hochbaum in "Looking Through the Glass."

An intimate drawing room experience, this exhibit will present a series of composite digital prints similar to those first seen in Manifest's recent exhibit "Trick of the Light," curated by Dennis Kiel.

"Works will include moody fragmented views of architecture and landscape often as seen through a window — including the window itself," Franz said.

"Hochbaum's works provide the viewer an opportunity to experience the point of view of the artist in tangible, visible, and formally beautiful ways."

Hochbaum lives and works in Chapel Hill, N.C.

how to go

WHAT: The BorgDot Works by David Dotson and Looking Through the Glass by Tama Hochbaum

WHERE: Manifest Gallery and Drawing Center, 2727 Woodburn Ave., Cincinnati

WHEN: Opening reception, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23; exhibition continues through Feb. 20

COST: No charge

MORE INFO: (513) 861-3638; www.manifestgallery.org