Alexis Rockman, American, born 1962. Forces of Change, 2017. Oil and acrylic on wood panel, 72 × 144 in. (182.9 × 365.8 cm). Collection of Jonathan O'Hara Gallery
Alexis Rockman: The Great Lakes Cycle
July 11, 2020 - September 27, 2020
Temporary Exhibition Gallery Hodge GalleryReferencing the past, present, and future, Alexis Rockman: The Great Lakes Cycle examines the shaping of one of the most important freshwater systems—the Great Lakes. Considered one of the most ecologically significant environments in the world, the lakes are habitats for more than 3,500 species of amphibians, birds, fish, and plants. The artworks in this exhibition—including five 12-foot panoramic paintings—are based on the artist’s extensive research. While celebrating the natural majesty and global importance of the Great Lakes, Rockman also explores how one of the world’s most significant ecosystems is threatened by human forces including climate change, pollution, invasive species, mass agriculture, and urban sprawl.
Alexis Rockman: The Great Lakes Cycle is organized by the Grand Rapids Art Museum, with support generously provided by the Wege Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Frey Foundation, and LaFontsee Galleries and Framing.
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From the Exhibition
Alexis Rockman, American, born 1962. Watershed, 2015. Oil and alkyd on wood panel, 72 × 144 in. (182.9 × 365.8 cm). Collection of Dr. Sheila Skaff
Alexis Rockman, American, born 1962. Upper Peninsula, 2017. Watercolor, ink, and acrylic on paper, 74 × 52 in. (188 × 132.1 cm). Framed: 80 × 58 1/4 × 3 in. (203.2 × 148 × 7.6 cm) Collection of Jonathan O'Hara Gallery
Alexis Rockman, American, born 1962. Ice Fishing, 2017. Watercolor, ink, and acrylic on paper, 74 1/4 × 52 in. (188.6 × 132.1 cm) Framed: 80 × 58 1/4 × 3 in. (203.2 × 148 × 7.6 cm). Maloney Family Collection
Alexis Rockman, American, born 1962. Bald Eagle, 2017. Sand from Saugatuck and acrylic polymer on paper, 9 × 12 1/2 in. (22.9 × 31.8 cm) Framed: 12 11/16 × 15 7/8 × 1 1/2 in. (32.2 × 40.3 × 3.8 cm). Courtesy of the Artist and Sperone Westwater, New York
Alexis Rockman, American, born 1962. Bubbly Creek, 2017. Watercolor, ink, and acrylic on paper, 73 1/2 × 52 in. (186.7 × 132.1 cm) Framed: 80 × 58 1/4 × 3 in. (203.2 × 148 × 7.6 cm). Courtesy of the Artist and Sperone Westwater, New York
Alexis Rockman, American, born 1962. Drop of Water, 2017. Watercolor, ink, and acrylic on paper. 74 1/8 × 52 in. (188.3 × 132.1 cm) Framed: 80 × 58 1/4 × 3 in. (203.2 × 148 × 7.6 cm) Courtesy of the Artist and Sperone Westwater, New York
