Role: Exhibition Designer

Does the Art Excuse the Accused? Consuming Culture in the #MeToo Era challenges us to reassess our praise for so-called genius or celebrity artists in a time when creatives are held more accountable for their actions. In the #MeToo era, social media platforms provide first-hand accounts of sexual assault and misconduct, forcing consumers to reconsider the musicians, directors, artists, and other creatives they admire. The exhibition further explores issues surrounding women’s mistreatment and lack of representation in the creative industries.

The Spring 2021 installation featured contemporary female artists who grapple with these issues in their work: Michelle Hartney, Tatyana Fazlalizadeh, and The Guerrilla Girls feminist artists collective. Their work addresses daily oppressive experiences of marginalized people, the accountability of those in influential positions, and the responsibility of cultural institutions in interpreting works of problematic artists.

Client: The Hokin Gallery (curated by Madison Pope)

Deliverables: Exhibition Graphics, Exhibition Layout, Print Production, Installation