in the downstairs G.b. Stuart Gallery

there is no future without the past

There Is No Future Without The Past featuring Oxana Kovalchuk is a collection of works that explore the artist's feelings of physical, familial, and cultural displacement. Oxana mends her experience of a scattered life due to the challenges of immigration by creating collages that reflect her memories. Her work harnesses a sense of nostalgia for something lost, almost imparting a feeling of déjà vu. The muted, pastel color palette and repetition of motifs such as houses, trees and branches, and images of children collectively develop the narrative of growing up without one distinct home. The curation of pieces throughout the gallery echoes this sense of instability; the works are not at a consistent height, but meander high and low to invoke the sentiment of separation from one’s family. Join us for our opening reception on April 25th, from 5:30-7pm including an interview and Q&A with the artist at 6:15pm. You can learn more about Oxana and her work by visiting her website oxanakovalchuk.com.

Below is an unedited, raw audio recording of the interview between CALC’s Gallery Director Abria Donato and Oxana Kovalchuk from the exhibit opening on April 25th. If you would be interested in volunteering your time and skills assisting us with AV work, please click the link here to fill out our volunteer form!

If you would prefer to read the transcript of this interview, please click the link here.

in the upstairs gallery

souls shot portrait project- Pennsylvania chapter: volume 2

CALC’s current collaborative show is in participation with Souls Shot Portrait Project. Based out of Philadelphia, PA, Souls Shot Portrait Project memorializes victims of gun violence by uniting their families and friends with fine artists. By creating these connections, SSPP utilizes art and memory to extend the lives of those lost. While the styles and media vary artist to artist, the intention is the same: “[to prompt] viewers to confront what we have lost and to inspire empathy and action in the fight to end gun violence” (SSPP). This exhibit, Pennsylvania Chapter: Volume 2, is a continuation of their series of traveling shows that boldly address an issue that encompasses us all. Whether you have personally been affected by gun violence or not, this exhibit is an invitation to consider how we collectively are impacted by these tragedies, and how our remembrance is a powerful antidote. Join us for a panel discussion with project participants and local Carlisle advocates on Saturday, May 24th at 1pm. To learn more about Souls Shot Portrait Project and their mission, visit soulsshotportraitproject.org.