‘Everlasting Remains’ By Mitch Eckert 

 Mitch Eckert’s recent photographs are a case study in mixing our contemporary world problems with tropes from art history. At first glance, his work resembles Dutch still life paintings with memento mori objects that remind viewers of death. Given more time, you will realize you’re looking at decay amidst plastic containers. Eckert’s aim is to get viewers to reflect on what single use plastics are doing to the environment. Part of the Louisville Photo Biennial. Also shown with “This is Not the End” by Native American artists and “Beyond The Frame” by Mary Carothers. 

Through Nov. 4

Schneider Hall Galleries, Hite Institute of Art and Design, UofL 
Gallery Business Hours | Free
2301 S. Third St., 104 Schneider Hall 
https://www.louisville.edu/art 

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‘Everlasting Remains’ By Mitch Eckert 

Jo Anne Triplett is the contributing visual arts editor at LEO Weekly. She’s a past member of the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Public Art, was the content advisor on the Glassworks Building video, and has written for Louisville Magazine, Kentucky Homes and Gardens and the national publication Glass Craftsman. Jo Anne came to Louisville from Washington, D.C. where she worked as a researcher and writer for the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

 

 

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