All trailer, no trash: Rice Gallery's latest exhibit goes green

Moreover, it has given artists a role during crises. It shows that their humanistic endeavors can have a far-reaching influence. Exposing people to these truths is an artistic pursuit in the most meaningful sense.

Villinski's exhibit opened yesterday and continues until March 1. It is held in tandem with the in-progress exhibit of Rice Building Workshop's own Zerow House, a U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon project for environmental and affordable housing, which shares a similar goal.

In addition to today's Gallery Talk, Villinski will be on site Saturday and Sunday to answer questions, and again on Feb. 28 and March 1 before the exhibit closes. Visitors can view the inside of the trailer during regular gallery hours. Go to ricegallery.org for more information.