Change Is The Constant

“Nothing which is, is static.”

-Rainer Maria Rilke, Duino Elegies

Nothing stays still. Everything shifts, grows, and unfolds in ways we don’t always notice until we look back. Children are a prime example of this. They have a way of getting older before our eyes, but it is usually those who don’t see them often who notice these substantial changes made in a short time rather than the people who encounter them daily. It can be intimidating to lean into the idea that change isn’t something to fear, but something to ride. But in the end, change is the most reliable force we’ve got.

Carolina Fusilier joined us to talk about Imago, her show at Margo Samel Gallery through July 8. The idea for the show comes from a Chekoslovak science fiction film from the 1960s titles Ikaria XB1. The story moved Fusilier, who created the pieces in the show to reflect set pieces that were never used in a film that was never made. To hear more about the larger implications of the film and the work, listen to the complete interview.

Elizabeth Ravn spoke to us about her show, Forecast, which ran at David Peter Francis Gallery until May 3. The works in the show were made in the year before the opening, all depicting scenes Ravn has personally observed in Berlin, Germany, where she lives. Each piece reflects the theme of taking things day by day and looking toward the future, hence the title of the show. To learn more, including the story behind Bild, the centerpiece of the exhibition, listen to the complete interview.