Through their individual explorations of unfixed narratives, these eight artists actively position their practices and themselves as agents of change. They initiate transformation by challenging the status quo, each fostering innovative ways of thinking, operating, seeing, and feeling. These artists, with disparate practices and ways of embodying change, thrive both individually and collectively, their shared resilience creating a powerful narrative of progress.

Crowds peer at each other as a drawing reaches for the ceiling
Taffy makes a languorous escape
A monolithic hunk of styrofoam asks you to look deeply, breathe, and listen.
Layers of color build visual sanctuaries of warmth and calm
An enormous womb patiently awaits your return
Portraits hold space and share energy
An arcade favorite wants to remind you of the impact of extractive tourism
Crestfallen soft creatures consider their options
Expressing themselves through painting, sculpture, performance, and installation, these
artists/agents engage in restorative labor:
Raising awareness about the ongoing harms of imperialism,
delving into the art historical canon to reconfigure meaning,
formally subverting fixed cultural and aesthetic norms, activating
temporal relationships with materials, and centering care.