Leo Villareal (born 1967) Big Bang (2008) LEDs, aluminum, custom software, and electrical hardware, A.P., ed. 3 San Jose Museum of Art (August 21, 2010-January 9, 2011)

LEO VILLAREAL: BIG BANG Silence— sphere of darkness sudden explosion of light jumble of atoms collide and coalesce into stars spinning spiral galaxies of red, yellow, and blue fireflies scatter everywhere, fiery comets speeding sperms seek orbs to germinate life, golden celestial rose of angels sing and dance in delight for sense of cosmic order— a sigh, a prayer, and at last this universe is born.     Peter Y. Chou     Mountain View, 1-4-2011