Emergence

Iwan Bagus · Leena Jayaswal · Suliman Abdullah · Lisa Allen · Gary Anthes · Bob Burgess · Soomin Ham · Jo Levine · Steven Marks · Chris Prosser · Rania Razek · Shaun Schroth · Alexandra Silverthorne · Fred Zafran

October 27 - November 20, 2021

Studio Gallery’s group photography exhibit Emergence shows how these artists have grappled with the pandemic, creating new and vibrant responses to a world characterized by uncertainty and fear.

“Artists have long been fascinated and inspired by the theme of ambiguity,” said co-curator, photographer, and professor Iwan Bagus. “There is a mystery. There is something in between; past and present, old and new, life and death. Last year, on this date, no one knew what would happen in 2021. But here we are, looking back, recording it, and projecting it into our images. I’m very excited to see how viewers respond to these evocative and challenging images.”

Co-curator, photographer, and professor, Leena Jayaswal added: “These past few years, we have seen seismic shifts in the way we allow the world has operated.  “Emerging from the Wreckage ” is a a look at how fourteen artists have interpreted this new landscape. From investigating fake news and identity politics, to personal challenges and reports from the home front, this exhibition explores how these themes emerged during the COVID crisis.”