The nonprofit, Art Works for Change presents ‘The Wave,’ a collaborative installation born out of crisis. The installation began from a series of questions, including, “how can we transform what’s considered waste into art itself or make it a gift to society?” Located within the historic Rhinebeck United Methodist Church, ‘The Wave’ challenges conventional views of nature within the larger context of MUTANT ECOLOGIES. Comprised of discarded clothing, textiles, and bulk building materials collected by the Rhinebeck community, the installation prompts contemplation of our evolving relationship with ecology, fashion, commodity, globalization, and exploitation. This amalgamation of natural and artificial elements encourages reflection on our collective impact on the environment. As we navigate the complexities of the post-nature era, ‘The Wave’ underscores the importance of sustainable stewardship and interconnectedness. A large-scale multi-media installation, THE WAVE, will include photography, assemblage, sculpture, video and painting.

Exhibition Venues

Rhinebeck United Methodist Church (Brick Building)
83 East Market Street, Rhinebeck, NY

Upstate Art Weeked, July 18-21, 2024

Hours: Thursday through Sunday, 11:00 AM — 5:00 PM Daily

Details: @upstateartweekend or Art Works for Change info@artworksforchange.org

Upstate Art Weekend (UPAW) has become a NY summer art event, for locals and tourists alike, celebrating the cultural vibrancy of contemporary art and culture in Upstate New York.

Started in 2020, UPAW will feature in 2024, more than 140 cultural organizations across 10 New York counties. UPAW has been profiled in The New York Times, Artnet news, The Art Newspaper, Hyperallergic, Chronogram, Cool Hunting and Whitewall, among others.

Participating Artists

Mary Mattingly, Randy Jayne Rosenberg, Belén Millán