THE WALLS OF UTOPIA
Graham Ereaux's Walls of Utopia depict the remnants of the consumerist
landscape when the act of consuming and the presence of people is
removed. At night and without the consumer, malls become empty neon
shells, parking lots become endless voids of concrete, and streets that
once lead consumption from one place to the next end up as a tangle of
dry asphalt veins. By photographing these landscapes, this work aims to
encourage people to think critically about consumerism and its
emotional, social and geographical potential.
Ereaux is a photographer located between Sackville, New Brunswick, and
Salt Spring Island, BC. He uses large and medium format photography to
explore socio-physical landscapes ranging from North America consumerist
utopias to local seniors among his community. He is recognized by the
Magenta Foundation, one of Canada's leading photographic publicists, as
an emerging name in 2013.
Opening reception October 4th 7-9pm
Exhibition continues to
October 27th, Saturdays and Sundays
12-4pm
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