⚡️Upcoming Exhibition - ‘Frankenstein Re-Imagined: A Collage Exhibition '⚡️
Opening on Thursday, April 3rd at 6.00pm (PDT).
San Francisco Public Library,
Main Library - Arts, Music & Recreation Department,
4th Floor 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102,
USA.
Exhibition runs through Monday, June 30th 2025. All Welcome.
I am delighted to be taking part in this upcoming exhibition at the beautiful San Francisco Public Library and its associated artists talk. Experience Mary Shelley's timeless masterpiece through the lens of contemporary collage artists. Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus is re-imagined in this exhibition, where literature and art converge to explore its enduring themes.
Free community collage tables will also be open to members of the public for the duration of April.
"Collage artists, with their unique ability to transcend scale, place, and history, are well-suited to giving us pictures that bring vintage texts into the contemporary moment." — Ric Kasini Kadour, Kolaj Institute Director.
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Artists interpret Shelley's novel in the context of today’s world, addressing:
⚡️Science and artificial intelligence: Echoing Shelley's cautionary tale, artists reflect on the ethical dilemmas of unchecked technological advancement.
⚡️Queerness and intersectional identities: The monster’s isolation becomes a metaphor for marginalization, offering a lens on contemporary social dynamics.
⚡️Narcissism and modern relationships: Victor Frankenstein’s self-absorption provides a framework for examining personal and societal disconnection.
This exhibition invites viewers to engage with Frankenstein in a new light, where past and present collide in striking visual form.
Featured Creatures Include:
Claire Dannenbaum (Eugene, Oregon, USA) | Emily Denlinger (Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA) | Suzanne Greenberg (New York, New York, USA) | David Edward Johnson (Skaneateles, New York, USA) | Marta Janik (Warsaw, Poland) | Anthony D Kelly (Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland) | Maureen Letton (San Francisco, California, USA) | Anissa Malady (San Francisco, California, USA) | Rebecca Steiner (Lyme, Connecticut, USA) | Jessica TranVo (Boston, Massachusetts, USA) | Anthony Naimo (Spruce Pine, North Carolina, USA) | Elzbieta Zdunek (Berlin, Germany)
⚡️Related Event: Presentation: Frankenstein in Collage Illustration - Artists' Perspectives--Sat., April 19th, 10 a.m. (PDT) , Virtual Library. For details Click Here.
⚡️Opening Reception: Thursday, April 3, 2025 (part of SF First Thursday Art Walk)
⚡️To purchase a copy of this magnificent book simply Click Here.
Image Credit: Frankenstein Re-imagined: A Collage Exhibition - David Edward Johnson.
With a very special thanks to organiser Anissa Malady and Maureen Letton for all your work on the ground.