Opening Reception - Material Self

Join us on Saturday 3/14 from 4-6 pm for the opening reception of Material Self, a group exhibition exploring still lifes which act as self-portraits.

In his foundational text The Principles of Psychology (1890), American philosopher and psychologist William James introduced the concept of the material self, which manifests through the environment we create for ourselves, encompassing our clothing, possessions, family, friends, work – all that we call “ours” becomes an extension of identity. Through this lens, the objects we consider important can offer unique and intimate insights into who we are. For Material Self we asked our artists to create a still life that acts as a self-portrait. Through the juxtaposition of different meaningful objects, the works in Material Self compose complex and subtle stories, allowing the artists to share aspects of their personality, cultural identity and artistic values.

Image credit: Nina WIshnok, The Contents of Consciousness, risograph

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