Please join us for the opening reception of “LAYERS: The Art of Contemporary Collage,” a dynamic group exhibition showcasing the diverse approaches to collage by contemporary artists worldwide, curated by Andrea Dixon and Teri Henderson.
“LAYERS” will be on view from January 24th to March 9th, 2025. Decker Gallery is located in the Fox Building, Floor 1 (1303 W Mount Royal Ave).
The exhibition explores the multifaceted nature of collage, highlighting its potential to merge disparate elements, challenge visual perceptions, and create new narratives. From traditional cut-and-paste techniques to digital manipulations and mixed media assemblages, “LAYERS” showcases the breadth and ingenuity of contemporary collage practices.
“LAYERS” brings together a diverse group of artists, from those represented by blue-chip galleries to emerging talents, emphasizing the inherent accessibility of collage as a medium that transcends backgrounds and experiences. The exhibition celebrates the power of collage to reflect diverse worldviews and attitudes, transforming paper, photographs, and found objects into intricate and evocative compositions.
FEATURED ARTISTS
Derrick Adams, Marsha Balian, Susana Blasco, Cydne Jasmin Coleby, Andrea D’Aquino, Trevor Davis, Giana DeDier, Delano Dunn, John Fields, Anthony Grant, Aline Helmcke, Alexis Hilliard, Jeffrey Kent, Danielle Krysa, Khanh H. Le, Wickerham & Lomax, Yannick Lowery, Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann, N. Masani Landfair, Helina Metaferia, Jackie Milad, Devin N. Morris, Nancey B. Price, Dana Robinson, Xochi Solis, Bria Sterling-Wilson, Athena Petra Tasiopoulos, Evita Tezeno, Mairi Timoney, SHAN Wallace, Adolphus Washington, Della Wells, Jessica Whittingham, Isaiah Winters
RELATED EVENTS
- Opening Reception: Friday, January 31st, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- LAYERS | Collage-A-Thon: Saturday, February 15th from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. MICA, Leidy Atrium, Brown Center
- LAYERS: The Art of Contemporary Collage Panel: Wednesday, February 19th from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. MICA, Falvey Hall
- LAYERS | Black Collagists Workshop + Talk | Devin N. Morris and SHAN Wallace: Saturday, February 22nd. good neighbor design garage
GALLERY HOURS
Decker Gallery: Monday - Sunday, 10AM - 5PM.
Campus galleries are open to the public. Outside visitors can enter galleries after signing in at the front desk of the respective building. Please note, on weekends outside visitors will need to be accompanied by a MICA community member with a MICA ID in order to swipe and gain access into respective buildings.