Generations

Generations are not merely markers of time; they serve as vessels that carry the currents of social ideas and cultural shifts. Clifton Cultural Arts Center’s call to artists explores these compelling dynamics: how do depictions of generations mirror evolving norms, values, and aspirations? Generations pieces together a mosaic of stories, transcending boundaries of age, gender, ethnicity, and culture. Each photograph stands as a testament, an artifact, and a backstory waiting to be discovered. Viewers are invited to embark on a journey where the past, present, and future converge, and to uncover the narratives that define community, revealing the intricate threads that connect us across time.

Selected photographers embrace creativity and explore a wide array of subjects, from intimate family portraits and vibrant cultural traditions, to sweeping societal transformations, and beyond. As the title suggests, Generations can be explored in a myriad of ways: submissions examine the chronological progression of generations, explore dynamics within families, or cast a broader lens on cultural and historical generational shifts. Artists and viewers alike are encouraged to consider generations of artists, ideas, and technologies. Generations also offers the opportunity to speculate and project into future generations, envisioning the world through the lens of emerging issues, like sustainability and social progress.

Artists: Ron Blassingame, Teresa Burkey, Michael Coppage, Kendall Gilliam, Samantha Grant, Brian Greer, William Jones, Michael Kearns, Laura Kinney-Porter, Maggie Lawson, Casey LeClair, ChengLun Na, Kathy Jo Parsanko, Alane Shoemaker, J Michael Skaggs, Connie Springer, Matt Steffen, Harper Thomson, Cliff Warnken, Dan Wheeler