Age of Age

Age of Age

10 teams of artists 20 years (or more) apart in age create artwork exploring ageism and aging

No matter your age you probably think about age. Do you feel old one day and then young another? Are you treated differently because of your age or your “perceived age”? Art to Change the World will present a social justice art exhibit at Homewood Studios on the theme of ageism. This exhibit will include ten teams of 2 artists that have a 20-year age difference.  Artists range in age from 25 to 103!  

Themes explored include societal reaction to different generations, comparing memories of childhood from the vantage point of age, fear of aging, discovering art at an advanced age, ageism through clothing, imagined communications with younger and older self and more.  Artists working in a wide range of media such as painting and sculpture, poetry, found sculpture, collage, video and photography.  

Opening Reception July 8 starting at 5:30
    Opening night will include two comedians (Karen Williams & Khadijah Cooper) performing about their experiences with ageism and aging.  

Closing Reception and Artist Talk July 30 2:30-4:00PM
Art Door Prizes,  Gourmet Pop Corn, Artist Talks with Catherine Palmer, Marie A. Sipe, Owen Brown, Layl McDill, Jacqueline Swanson, Becca David, Scorpio, Linda Sharpe, Kelly Frankenberg, Candy Kuehn, Suzanne Simmalavong

ARTIST TEAMS

  • Bronwyn Waid 25 and Rebecca David 54
  • Madalina Kelner 25 and Layl McDill 51
  • Cory Favre 39 and Nina Martine Robinson 60
  • Catherine Palmer 53 and Marie Sipe 72
  • George Roberts 78 and Nora Poole 29
  • Emily Wolahan 44 and Owen Brown 67
  • Candy Kuehn 69 and Suzanne Simmalavong 31
  • Kelly Frankenberg 41 and Jacqueline Swanson 75
  • Barbara Bridges 71  and Scorpio 25 (Brian Serrano)
  • Linda Sharpe 70ish and Rose Jean Sharpe 103

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