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Dec
6
2015

"School Works" Exhibition by Jerry Truong

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When: Sunday, December 6, 2015
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM CT

Where: Norris University Center, Dittmar Memorial Gallery (1st Floor), 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208 map it

Audience: Faculty/Staff - Student - Public - Post Docs/Docs - Graduate Students

Contact: Debra Blade   (847) 491-2348

Group: Dittmar Memorial Gallery

Category: Fine Arts

Description:

“School Works” examines the political implications of the American educational system through blackboard-like large-scale paintings, sculptures that utilize objects, such as plastic chairs and overhead projectors, and signs displaying summaries of notable teaching philosophies. On one hand, the works function as a critique by pointing out the contradictions embedded in education, while simultaneously referencing philosophical, social and political ideas and art movements that challenge traditional modes of thinking. This exhibition strives to embody all we hope for out of school, a space that encourages learning and independence, but also the very thing that we fear it could become: a site of conflict as a political tool. The exhibition, and an opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, are free and open to the public.

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