Black Flag, 2009 by William Crump

When we talk about the economy, we tend to talk about the housing crisis, the unemployment rate and retail stores closing left and right. But, how are artists faring—and creating—in this new economy? These are the questions The Arts at Trinity Wall Street and Phenomena Project ask in their forthcoming exhibition, All Insignificant Things Must Disappear, opening at the Trinity Museum inside the Trinity Church at the corner of Broadway and Wall Street downtown this Friday, November 12th.

The exhibition features work by thirteen artists, including 20x200's William Crump, and is curated by Darren Jones.

The Phenomena Project writes of the exhibition:

The global economy while rarely stable has undergone a recent seismic shift. This almost unprecedented crisis has opened up a range of social and cultural consequences that we are still struggling to comprehend.

All Insignificant Things Must Disappear is an attempt to uncover new ways of thinking about what has become an encompassing event. Thirteen dynamic international artists present their work within this context. Jo Wilmot’s lush, degrading environments melt off the canvas to expose the artifice beneath; Ryan Roa examines the functionality of consumer products, raising them to new levels of desirability, while Sandra Eula Lee’s innovative footwear intrigues by suggesting how we can keep track of any future steps we may take. Elsewhere in this exhibition Jo Yarrington asks us to put our hands together as she engages with the architecture of Trinity Museum through light and image, Slavs and Tatars take a reflective approach and Joseph Farbrook invites you inside his head.

Artists, so often acting as barometers for society’s evolution have a role to play in navigating this latest challenge. By offering alternative ways of seeing the volatility of recent times, All Insignificant Things Must Disappear aims to foster discussion and consideration for the road ahead.

All Insignificant Things Must Disappear
Opening reception: Friday, November 12, 2010, 6-8 p.m.
Exhibition Dates: November 13th - December 31st 2010
Gallery hours: Mon-Fri. 9:00-11:45; 12:45-5:00 - Sat. 9:00-3:45 - Sun. 12:45-3:45
Trinity Museum (inside Trinity Church) Broadway at Wall Street