“The further we reach, the closer we see”

 “The further we reach, the closer we see” speaks to a notion that has existed since the dawn of documented human experiences: 

the urge to have a greater understanding of our surroundings through indexing 

the past, present, and future. 

From geological sites, the study of the cosmos, to some of the earliest forms of “art” being the petroglyphs, humans have documented our 

experiences in many forms and mediums throughout history, with the tools and systems advancing as time progresses and culture expands.  

As we strive to better understand what we call “life”, 

we are often asked to reach beyond what is in the forefront of our “view” 

and instead be cognizant of what was, while considering what is to come. 

While this time of not knowing is wholly unique to all the nuances of this moment, the uniqueness of any moment can in fact claim that. How I position myself in this series of paintings which began in 2014 explores my own inner realm as I enter into a new medium. leaning to paint after decades in alternative mediums gave me an opportunity to reflect back on how painters beginning in the late 1800's redefined the role of painting for the artist and the culture it would be viewed by. In the last century painters were able to way to develop processes which acknowledged vast areas of social concern. 

We are on route to some of the most profound changes human evolution ever. With ubiquitous surveillance,  AI at our heels combined with late-stage capitalism our future is unimaginable. From concepts presented in George Orwells 1984, to Brave New World, We saw Dada arise as a result of the horrors of World War 1. Abstract expressionism come to it's height following WWII. There is much to learn from all of these creative views. 

In this series of works understood as not for understanding... embedded in the work is the relationship to moving forward without knowing. The temptation is to slow things down allowing for more mindful engagement as well as to adjust things to a speed that allow the human mind to process. 

We are beyond the speed of 

MARN seeks members to submit up to 5 works completed within the last two years for consideration. Themes may include but are not limited to: index, documentation, fine details, micro and macro, history, interpretations, observation, past/present/future, greater picture, nearsighted-farsighted, reflection/revisit, curiosity, and the study of life. Submissions should consist of work that is ready to hang and/or install within a week of the selection notification. 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 11:59PM CDT

SELECTED ARTISTS NOTIFIED by end of day November 2, 2022

This is a juried exhibition open to all MARN CREA