On Now — Olivia Brouwer: The Scales That Fall From Our Eyes
@olivetreeonthemount
Exhibition: June 3 – July 2, 2022
Reception: June 10, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Pictured Here:
CONTACT Sketch Print, 2021. Dura-lar film and a monoprint on Stonehenge paper, 10" x 12". Courtesy of the Artist.
The Scales That Fall From Our Eyes borrows imagery from the Biblical story of Saul, using the scales as a metaphor to represent the change that takes place when shedding prejudiced or inaccessible traditions in order to support justice and inclusivity for marginalized communities. Additionally accessible through touch and sound, the artworks are intentionally obscured visually or translated into the Braille language, drawing attention to the necessity of including non-sighted audiences in the art community by changing the way we ‘view’ art.
The use of abstracted visuals and the Braille language exhibits a relationship between the activation of one’s senses and their perception, inviting visitors to intera...