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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.
I just wrapped up a two month residency at the Ellis-Beauregard Foundation Residency in Rockland, ME. Actually, it was cut short due to the arrival of COVID here in the US, but despite that inconvenience it was an INCREDIBLE experience. My goal for the experience was to test and complete a new installation concept for my upcoming exhibition at Common Street Arts this summer. It was perfect situation to focus on this project - just enough space, fantastic light, and plenty of high-quality feedback from visiting curators and fellow residents. The opportunity really allowed me to explore an exciting new direction in my work that will no doubt play a significant role in my studio practice going forward. Since I left the space earlier than anticipated, I was unable to finish the new installation. But I know it will work!!! So stay tuned to see what comes of this project.
Here are some pics of my studio at EBF, courtesy of photographer David Clough. Fun fact - the EBF studios are located in the old Lincoln Street School building in Rockland, which meant I was living and creating in an old classroom.
