Expanding Naratives: The Figures and the Ground

Expanding Narratives: The Figure and the Ground introduces the idea of figure and ground and then demonstrates the myriad ways that artists throughout history manipulated, debated, and, in some cases, ultimately eradicated the dichotomy altogether. It features works in a variety of media.

Through these works, the exhibition examines the social, political, and creative impulses that help drive the creation and subversion of illusionary space in art while also challenging visitors to consider all the ways their own sense of perception and perspective can be shaped through the museum space.

Credit: Exhibition overview from museum website.