Ephemeral / Eternal
June 2022
Curated by Alicia Puig
ABOUT THE EXHIBIT
Ephemeral / Eternal is a virtual exhibition centered around the inherent polarities that exist within art. The essential question guiding this exhibit is: how does the work we create reflect our current state of being and where we are going?
As artists, we often contemplate the duality within our own art practice - the fleeting moments we spend immersed in our studios, while also considering the longevity and lasting impact of the work we create. For many, the pandemic forced us to contemplate our own legacy and the imprint we will one day leave behind. And yet, when faced with these deep truths and unsettling questions, we often find the only answer can be found in the present moment. In this exhibition, we are showcasing work that reflects and perhaps even questions the ephemeral and eternal nature of art.
NOTE FROM THE CURATOR
The juxtaposition of ephemeral and eternal felt like a timely theme to invite artists to explore for this exhibition. In just a few short years, numerous long-held institutions, laws, beliefs, and ways of life have been upended on a global scale. It's challenging not to take for granted what we have today. As such, we've been dealt hard lessons with hindsight reminding us of what is no longer ours. So where does that leave art? Directly in the thick of it. Artists have risen to the challenge of not only working through their emotions to navigate our new social, political, and environmental norms, but also of reinterpreting their experiences through art and sharing this work for public consumption. We benefit greatly from the artists who do this, finding clarity, inspiration, an escape, commentary, and more from their images and words. The very least we can give back is allowing them the space to be seen and recognizing the important work they do, hopefully with the result that each piece leaves an impact on us longer than the artist expected it would.
— Alicia Puig, Curator, Writer & Co-founder of PxP Contemporary
FEATURED ARTISTS
Golnaz Kiany, Yasemin Kackar-Demirel, Lillian Aguinaga, Joanna Pilarczyk, Kaarina Chu Mackenzie, Camille Myles, Laura Cleary, Asia Spinks, Whitney River, Mona Lerch, Catherine Gontarek, Tafy LaPlanche, Laura Jane Petelko, Natalia Torres del Valle, Shannon Bodrogi, Megan Elizabeth, Liah Caspi, Linda Williams, Amber Adley Mustafic, Gabrielle Vigueira, Jodi Miller, Nerea Azanza, Gail Long, Lucy Pike, Jenny Kastner, Maria Shanina, Reema Ameer, Ariel Williams, Micole Arias, Takeisha C Jefferson, ia Llamozas, Jennifer L Mohr, Robert Moy, Alida van Almelo, Alejandro Javaloyas
IMAGES FROM OUR VIRTUAL EXHIBIT 6/25 - 7/31
Thank you for visiting!
To inquire about any of the artwork featured in this exhibition, please contact the artists directly via their websites.