Dylan Beck
In The Bardo: Existential Ecological Dreamscapes
July 5 - August 31, 2024
First Friday Opening
Friday, July 5th
Scalehouse Gallery
5:00 - 7:00pm
Artist Talk
Saturday, July 6th
Scalehouse Gallery
12:00 - 1:00pm
Summer Book Club: "Being Ecological" by Timothy Morton, hosted by Dylan Beck
Saturday, August 24th
Virtual
10:00 - 11:30am
Dylan Beck's In The Bardo offers a profound exploration of humanity's relationship with nature. Through captivating installations and enigmatic ritual objects, Beck delves into the complexities of control, interaction, and dependence on the non-human realm. Evoking the human psyche grappling with a stark question – are we nature's conductors or participants? In The Bardo promises a formally rich exploration of our fragile coexistence.
About Dylan Beck:
Portland-based sculptor and educator Dylan Beck crafts sculptures and utilitarian pottery in his home studio. Inspired by landscapes and the built environment, Beck's artwork delves into humanity's role within the ecosystem, prompting viewers to consider our relationship with nature. His pieces range between admiration and critique, reflecting his own experiences exploring the Pacific Northwest's wilderness. A seasoned educator, Beck previously held leadership positions at Kansas State University and Oregon College of Art and Craft and currently teaches at PNCA and manages the 3D art program at Lewis & Clark College. His acclaimed works have been featured in international exhibitions and grace prestigious public and private collections.