Not Forgotten: Contemporary Art with Rural Roots


Curator Aaron Spangler brings together five artists with rural roots for an exhibition on place, identity, and storytelling at Park Rapids' Nemeth Art Center.

Article from mplsart.com by Lindsey Sharold.

“Oh, the crystal chandeliers light up the paintings on your wall,” begins the twangy country tune. The song follows the wistful imaginings of a lover forsaken for prettier, more “well to do” things than he. He wonders whether the object of his affection will feel comforted by those she has chosen over him, whether she will still feel satisfied when the novelty she sought “wares off.” Such is the lament, perhaps, of small hometowns left behind.