Join us at the Garrett Museum of Art, located at 100 S. Randolph Street in Garrett, on July 27, 2018 from 6PM – 8PM to celebrate the opening of our next exhibition, Echoes of Diana, featuring artwork by Julie Wall.
Also on display is historic memorabilia from the Garrett Railroad, Garrett State Bank, and Creek Chub Bait Co. to help celebrate the bank’s 125th Anniversary. This Opening Reception is free, open to the public, and all ages are welcome. The show is on display through August 26, 2018.
ARTIST STATEMENT – JULIE WALL: ECHOES OF DIANA
Diana, Goddess of the Hunt (known as Artemis in Greek mythology) is the goddess associated with hunting, the wilderness, children and childbirth, fertility, chastity, the moon, and wild animals. She swore never to marry and is a symbol of purity and strength. Praised for her intelligence, she directs the movements of the moon and is known as the goddess of light. In Rome, Diana is considered to be the protector of the lower class and slaves. She tirelessly speaks out for those in need and often gives aid to woman. Diana is a complex, multifaceted goddess. Today she is often written about as the original mother goddess, a powerful icon who presided over a society with strong matriarchal lines. Continually referenced in art, literature, and film, she is an enduring legendary figure.
Now, in our fourth wave of feminism, we still require these long-standing characters to remind us of who we need to be. At least I do anyway. I imagine women 100 or even 1000 years ago hearing stories of Diana or other similar characters and wondering; when this will be the norm for behavior amongst woman? Throughout our human history she has popped up in many forms. Jo from Little Women, Wonder Woman, Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games, and so many more. Women with grit. Seeing these spirited, indomitable women gives us courage to persevere.
This body of work focuses on my response to the mythos surrounding Diana Goddess of the Hunt. She seems to embody everything it takes to be a “modern woman” even though her character is thousands of years old. Strong, intelligent, independent, a woman who refuses to be swayed by convention, and someone who always stands up for herself, these are traits we are hoping to see more of in ourselves and are attempting to instill in our female youths.
View more of Julie’s work online at: www.juliewallartist.com.
GARRETT STATE BANK 125TH ANNIVERSARY
Also on display is historic memorabilia and photographs to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the former Garrett State Bank building where the museum now resides as well as the history of the city of Garrett which was a divisional point for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad on the Chicago route. The city was incorporated in 1876 and was laid out by Beverly L. Randolph, who named the main street after herself. Creek Chub lures will also be on display at the museum, as that was a main business in Garrett for many years and now has an Indiana historical marker placed at its original location.