Galleries and Exhibits - an ideal for living: photographs by karl raschke
January 10–February 12
Opening reception: Friday, January 10, 6-9 p.m.
The Christensen Center Art Gallery
Exhibit Notes
I can define my identity only against the background of things that matter. But to bracket out history, nature, society, the demands of solidarity, everything but what I find in myself, would eliminate all candidates for what matters.
-- Charles Taylor, The Ethics of Authenticity
I’ve seen the products and the other world of waste – I’ve seen the colour of corruption deep within – I’ve seen them lose themselves in dignity and taste – To see in black and white and through to black again – And they left it for you, all of this for you
-- Joy Division, The Drawback
I’m looking for an ideal for living.
My gut reaction is to reject perfection.
The subjects of my pictures tend to show their scars.
The title for this show is stolen from Joy Division’s title for their first record.
Charles Taylor says we become who we are through dialogue.
These pictures have more in common with pop music than they do with fine art.
