Alter Ego

Clark Kent had Superman… a brilliant alias that channeled his beliefs, intentions, and superpowers, and a part of himself that was known to very few.

Introspective and personal, alter-egos express a creative outlook and deep understanding that ideas, beliefs, and beings do not always manifest in one visage, and can change appearance by necessity or desire. One’s alter-ego can express varied elements of one’s being, perhaps a deep connection to nature, a political passion, a mythological counterpart, or even an animal guide.

To consider the prospect of an alter-ego calls for bravery, introspection, and a creative outlook, as well as a deep understanding that ideas, beliefs, and beings do not always manifest in one persona or visage and can change appearance by necessity or desire.  One’s alter-ego can express varied elements of one’s being, perhaps a deep association with nature, a connection to the past, a mythological counterpart, or even an animal guide.

The eight artists in Alter Ego each consider the term expansively, employing a myriad of techniques to explore the boundaries and facets of self and identity. We invite you as well to approach the concept of an Alter Ego through an interpretive lens, both playful, associative, and revealing.

Artists

Margarita Godgelf, Angela Wilson, Anna Szkobodzińska, Hakeem Aboukila, Julian Brink, Leah Poller, Lloyd Tabing, Rebeca Segura Rahme

Curator

Nerissa Bardfeld

Jury

Ki Smith, Haozheng Han, Linda Liang

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