The Grand Canyon: From Dream to Icon
The Grand Canyon is known as one of the most compelling places on earth and a symbol of the grandeur of American West. Capturing its scale and beauty has been a creative challenge for artists since the mid 1800s. The Grand Canyon:From Dream to Icon is an exhibition that selectively touches upon a range of works including early historic depictions of the canyon, early twentieth century illustrations of this natural wonder, contemporary interpretations of its beauty, and conceptual investigations of the canyon’s impact on our senses and society.
Whether interpreted through a painting, a photograph, or a sculptural work by major artists from the history of art to young emerging artists, the Grand Canyon has provided an almost overwhelming visual phenomenon to examine, decipher, and revel in its beauty and majesty. This exhibition shows only a small portion of the incredible works that have been created about this wonder of nature, but it also offers viewers a chance to see how the Grand Canyon has remained an artistic inspiration for generations of artists who have responded to it in wonderful, unique ways.
Major funding provided by: Settlers West - Stuart and Melody Johnson, Drs. John P. and Helen S. Schaefer, James J. and Louise R. Glasser, Beverly J. and Duane D. Miller, Burt and Brenda Lazar, Dr. Thomas C. Rothe and Karinn Hamill Rothe, Air Grand Canyon, Canyoneers,Aramark, Hotel Arizona, Nimbus Brewing Company, Alliance Beverage Distributing Company.
