Apr 16 2021
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May 22 2021
Joshua Graham: Walking In Place

Joshua Graham: Walking In Place

Presented by Utah Museum of Contemporary Art at Utah Museum of Contemporary Art

Walking In Place reflects Joshua’s commitment to a year-long practice of walking the paths that zigzag across the foothills above Salt Lake City. Eschewing human-made trails in favor of the paths created by animals, Joshua is practicing a method of “de-centering” – letting go of his anthropocentric or “human-centered” perspective and opening up to alternate ways of engaging with the local environment.

The artifacts were selected and arranged to inspire wonder and spark curiosity while simultaneously questioning traditional notions of artistic production and media. Restoring their meaning by arranging them afresh, the artist is highlighting the uncanny characteristics of the quotidian or everyday objects we take for granted. Functioning as a collection of sculptural prompts, the work asks the viewer to consider their own relationship to our more-than-human world. In this way, the installation can be viewed as both “a portrait of a place” and “the landscape of an artist,” promoting a closer examination of the areas we inhabit and the communities we coexist with.

Admission Info

Admission to the museum is free with a suggested $8 donation.

Phone: 801-328-4201

Email: communications@utahmoca.org

Dates & Times

2021/04/16 - 2021/05/22

Additional time info:

Opening reception for this exhibition will be held on Friday, April 30, from 6 – 9 pm. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/umoca-exhibition-openings-tickets-150972945143 to register for the event.

Location Info

Utah Museum of Contemporary Art

20 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Parking Info

Public street parking.