STAND 2024 is an online, international juried exhibition of artworks on contemporary issues and activism. The exhibition is presented by Art Fluent, an organization that supports artists worldwide through juried exhibitions and grant opportunities throughout the year.
In times of division, art brings us together, reminding us of a shared humanity that connects us all. It’s not just about capturing the here and now. It’s about opening our eyes to empathy and helping us see the world from different perspectives. STAND 2024 captures the heart of these important conversations, addressing the challenges of our time and the rise of movements pushing for real change. This is where creativity meets activism.
Strangers in a Strange Land, 1906
Charcoal, chalk & rusty barbed wire on rough, reclaimed wood
Strangers in a Strange Land, 1906" is from a series about the boundaries and divisions that divide us today. The works are driven by seeing the rampant "othering" that prevents acceptance of those who are not like us. Fear, anger, and hatred pervade the discourse between the "haves· and the "have nots." Without cultivating empathy, there will never be the simple recognition that those whom we fear simply want what any human wants: the right to live their lives in freedom from want, in a safe and peaceful home. The biggest question behind these works is "What kind of world are we leaving our children?"