Wit/Whim
June 13–August 10, 2025
Picted works by Ýr Jóhannsdóttir, Julian Jamaal Jones, and Will Grimm.
Wit/Whim explores the themes of play, family, and a sense of belonging, inviting visitors to examine the intricate ways these concepts intersect and influence our lives. The featured artists create immersive worlds with their work, experiment with different materials, and provide insightful reflections on their personal stories and collective experiences.
This exhibition encourages visitors to contemplate essential questions about joy and community: How do we forge the bonds that connect us? What role does play have in the creative process? Through a blend of documentary and personal narratives, the artists in "Wit/Whim" sensitively mine their biographies, relationships with the world, and the essence of human connection and community.
Wit/Whim expansively considers contemporary fiber art and includes the artists Russell Barratt, Susie Brandt, Ella Clemons, Will Grimm, Jeila Gueramnian, Luke Haynes and Nicole Leth, Lexy Ho-Tai, Julian Jamaal Jones, Ýr Jóhannsdóttir, Ai Kijima, Émilie Trahan, and Anna Torma.
Wit/Whim will be on view in WMQFA's main exhibition space, the Barn Gallery, and is curated by WMQFA Senior Curator Emily Schlemowitz. Generous support for the exhibition and related programs is provided by the Hoke Family Foundation.
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