The Dreams of our Fathers: Environment, Technology, & Urban Landscapes

 

Artists: Nick Bontrager, Paul Granjon, Felice Grodin, Alison Helm, Matt Kenyon, Eric Kunsman, Jason Lee, Jean-René Leblanc, Nan Smith, Clint Sleeper, Carin Wagner, Scott Yoell 

Curator: Véronique Côté

The Dreams of our Fathers gathers artists who use  technology as a tool, a subject, or a metaphor in their  exploration of our contemporary culture of consumption  and growth while reviewing its impact on our landscape.  From reflections on the petroleum industry to criticism of  industrial processes and their effects on our environment  to analyses of migration patterns and suburbia1 s surreal  but nostalgic plastic landscapes, these creators explore  the human footprint and its legacy on our world. This  curatorial project by University Galleries Director  Veronique Cote brings together artists from across the  United States and Canada. 

Images (top to bottom): Picture 1: (left to right) Nan Smith, Water: CodeBlue: Thirsty Nest #1, #7, and #6, 2023, Glazed porcelain, wood, metal, multiple dimensions, Carin Wagner, Green Ash Vulnerable and Vanishing, 2020, oil on linen, 80”x 46”, Alison Helm, Chem Trails/Con Trails, 2023, painted bass wood, stainless steel, 3’ x 9”.  Picture 2: Jason Lee, Cloud Rack w/ Grass and Geese, 2012, steel, MDF, LExan, foundry wax, flocking, aluminum, lighting, dura- brite film, dimensions vary. Picture 3: Matt Kenyon, Oracle, 2023, tire, custom software, LED lights, fog, dimensions vary.