Folly

Many a self-help guru will expound the power of positive thinking.

Don’t focus on the negatives in life, they say, and you will surely be happier, right? But life is strewn with failures and mistakes, sometimes foolish ones. Reflecting on our follies helps us learn, grow, and become better people. These works envision ideals and potential pitfalls in life. Their subjects exhibit our flaws and serve as cautionary tales. May we be all the wiser for understanding the narratives woven throughout these works… and may we never swing a circular saw between our legs.

Artists:

Aron Johnston, Carl Dobsky, Chris Pothier,
Greg Hergert, Michael Tole, Steve Chmilar, and Vince Calenzo

Curated by Jen Dale