"Still Life" Artist Talk and Opening Reception

Friday, April 21
Artist talk: 4:30 p.m.
Reception: 5:30–8 p.m.
Hedreen Gallery

The Department of Art, Art History and Design invites you to an artist talk followed by the opening reception of the exhibit “Still Life” with refreshments. In dialogue, the works of Philippe Hyojung Kim and Birthe Piontek underscore the essential impermanence of our existence. A similar disintegration of our nourishment acts as a gentle reminder of our own make-up: flesh will turn to dust. Piontek tells us the nature of the organic is transformation. Yet, Kim’s (Un) Earthly Delights are wrapped in plastic, prepared to outlast the dinner and the diner. Seemingly, meaningful change may only occur alongside temporality. In this moment of shared instability, embrace the state of flux. It's here we find our humanity.

The exhibit is free and open to all through June 22, Wednesdays–Saturdays, 1-6 p.m.