unEarth: an installation by Ian Trask at Common Street Arts August 11-March 31, 2021 in Waterville, Maine.
As human-induced climate change continues to evolve, the associated impacts on the Earth’s ecosystems are unfolding before our eyes in real-time. To hold a mirror to some of the destructive human behaviors that contribute to this widespread undoing of the planet, Common Street Arts will present a new work by Ian Trask entitled, unEarth.
unEarth is a large-scale installation made entirely from reimagined consumer waste on display at Common Street Arts (CSA) from August 11 through March 31, 2021. The unEarth exhibition will be on view through CSA’s social media channels including Facebook and Instagram; associated virtual programming and additional video content will be accessible throughout the duration of the exhibition. Special gallery hours will be available by reservation.
“We are thrilled to be able to host Ian Trask’s work at Common Street Arts. This is the first large-scale installation at CSA, and we’re looking forward to creating new channels of engagement for our audience members,” says Patricia King, Vice President at Waterville Creates. “While arts organizations are facing unique challenges, we are committed to finding creative ways to connect—through video, social media, virtual and innovative programs that facilitate art experiences during the time of COVID.”
“My goal for unEarth was to create something with significance that extends well beyond the
appreciation of the gallery viewing experience,” says artist Ian Trask. “Beneath its ordered and beautiful
surface, you will encounter memorable moments and connections that will stick in your mind and
germinate into something even more profound. I'm excited to be partnering with such a smart,
resourceful, and energized organization in this challenging moment.”
unEarth is made possible through the generous support from the Ellis–Beauregard Foundation, MaineGeneral Health, and Waterfront Maine. For more information about unEarth and related programs please visit www.watervillecreates.org and the Common Street Arts Facebook Page.
