Revitalization
October 7-9 2019
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| Our promotional poster |
Curatorial Statement
Decay is often seen in a somber light; however, the exhibition Revitalization, showcases artwork that brings to the forefront ideas of rebirth and new life. Whether it’s the ending of a season or the breaking down of the human mind, we, as humans, sometimes seem to dread the process and result of transformation. This exhibition aims to challenge common perceptions of change and question why we so often see decay in such a negative light.
As one of the show’s focal
points, the painting “Sky Through the Trees” by Geoffrey Haun embodies the
changing season’s grandeur and welcomed transformation, while the lithograph
“Tumblers” by Chaim Gross portrays the opposite, the dark withering of metamorphosis,
showing both sides of rebirth. In Georges Rouault’s lithograph “Grotesque,” he
depicts the duality of renewal in one work by presenting two contrasting figures;
one formally dressed and the other going against society’s standards. Through
the exhibition Revitalization, the art brings together the
paradoxical ideas of decay and rebirth, emphasizing how these ideas both have a
place in our world.
Our Experience
Initially, we planned on having our exhibition solely themed around the beauty of fall. Neither of us is an art major or minor, so we did not plan on having a deeply thematic exhibition because we don't have much experience thinking of art in that form. However, after facing setbacks in terms of receiving the works we wanted, we had to shift our theme to not solely focus on fall, but the transformation associated with it.
Despite having some difficulties with the show, once we put up the work, everything in the space fits together. Being the first co-curated show, we did feel the pressure of not knowing if our show would be successful. In the end, we both learned a lot from the experience and curated a successful exhibition.
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| A panoramic view featuring curator Taylor Huth |
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