23 - 27 March 2026

Reception: Friday, March 27, 6-9 pm

The Tragedy of Dreams

Surplus Gallery

432 S Washington St. Carbondale IL 62901 USA

The Tragedy of Dreams explores humanity’s enduring pursuit of aspiration and the quiet disillusionment that often follows its fulfillment. Through glass installation, wearable objects, performance, and moving image, the exhibition examines symbols of glory; crowns, armour, and wings, as fragile promises of transcendence. Referencing myth, cultural history, and psychology, these works reveal how ambition and expectation can become psychological burdens, exposing the tension between desire and reality, beauty and constraint, and the cost of reaching for more.

16 Jan - 27 feb 2026

Reception: Friday, February 20, 6-9 pm

Serious Play :
explorations in contemporary craft

Craft Alliance Staenberg Gallery

St. Louis MO USA

At the heart of craft is the act of play: testing limits, breaking rules, and finding joy in the unexpected. Whether through improvisation, accident, or deliberate experimentation, artists discover new possibilities when they let materials lead the way. The artists in this exhibition celebrate curiosity, risk, and discovery in their creative process. Works might emerge from playful gestures, unconventional techniques, or unexpected combinations of media. They may highlight moments of chance or simply revel in the tactile pleasure of material engagement.

This exhibition shows that craft embodies exploration—where the making is as important as the finished form, and where materials are collaborators as much as tools.