Dreams & Delusions: Do Not Be Afraid

The Phatory LLC is pleased to announce Dreams & Delusions: Do Not Be Afraid, an installation by John Bjerklie. The exhibition opens on September 7, and will run through October 1, with an artist’s reception held on Thursday, September 7th, between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

In a world in which every aspect of life is commodified, forming a sense of personal relevance can be a daunting challenge. John Bjerklie’s installation at The Phatory, Dreams & Delusions: Do Not Be Afraid, illustrates the artist’s attempts to construct a value system that reflects his own standards. Inspired by the Stanley Kramer’s film It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, Bjerklie’s installation deftly arranges assorted objects-at-hand like stand-ins for the thoughts and perspectives that play a role in his efforts to attain self-respect and artistic enfranchisement.

Mr. Bjerklie holds a BFA from the Maine College of Art and an MFA from Washington University in St. Louis. His work is frequently exhibited in the US and in Europe. Residencies he has held include: Socrates Sculpture Park in New York, the Ucross Foundation in Wyoming and the Ateliers Triangle in Marseille, France. Most recently he was a featured performance artist at the PULSE art fair in New York. More information about Mr. Bjerklie can be found at www.johnbjerklie.com .