Michael Litewski: Finding Space & Other Stories
@ Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Opening Sunday, July 7th, from 1PM - 4PM
On view through Sunday, July 28th
Finding Space & Other Stories is a collection of mixed media assemblages in artist Michael Liweski’s ongoing series examining the societal state of “house and home” – and beyond. The exhibition explores having to leave home and witnessing one’s past amidst a backdrop of intercontinental migration, massive pollution from plastic overuse, and global political unrest. The search for belonging is a central theme, while individual pieces present their own narratives.
Tinker Toys appear prominently throughout the works and sparked Liweski’s initial inspiration, as he started playing with them to troubleshoot a piece in another series. The smell and feel of familiar wooden wheels and colored sticks brought back a flood of childhood memories which ultimately compelled Liweski’s use of the toys in future projects, adding a layer of nuance to their effect.
For more information, please visit us online at www.evanstonartcenter.org or contact Emma Rose Gudewicz, Director of Development and Exhibition Manager, at (847) 475-5300 or egudewicz@evanstonartcenter.org.
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