‘Revolution’ art exhibition shines light on injustices of authoritarianism

How can artists respond to political polarization and disinformation?

In a new CWU student art exhibition titled Revolution, Jack Wyman interrogates pervasive political narratives with his large-scale oil paintings and mixed-media drawings. His work invites viewers to examine world issues through a humanitarian lens.

The opening reception for Revolution will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, May 4, at Gallery 231 in Randall Hall. The exhibition will run through Friday, May 8.

In Revolution, Wyman aims to show the inhumanity of authoritarianism and its destructive tendencies. Using his studies of history, he recontextualizes art historical pieces to better match his commentary on contemporary political issues. He hopes to spread awareness about important issues such as the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine.

“I see it as my own form of protest,” Wyman explains. “I encourage viewers to look at these issues from a new perspective. I hope that my art can help viewers look past party politics and remember the human cost of our policy decisions.”

See more of Wyman’s work on his website. He can also be found on Instagram at jackw_art.

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Pictured above: The Betrayal of St. Javelin, oil on canvas, 30” x 24”.