Curatorial Statement on Artist Round 59 – Danielle Burns Wilson, Executive Director

“Traditionally, the curator’s vision sharpens a singular focal point of an installation or exhibition. In this moment, however, when the culture at large has come under the scrutiny of the political panopticon, the role of the curator felt too prescriptive and limiting for me given PRH’s practice of socially engaged art.  

Artist Round 59 showcases the work of seven visual artists, each offering deeply personal and engaging pieces that reflect their artistic journeys. The Round invites them to create work that speaks directly to their practices and experiences to give visitors a deeply personal and meaningful encounter.    

Right now, I believe artists have the answers, and our role is to create the platform for them, then step back. To include our community in selecting the artists, the PRH Artist Council participated in artist selection. Together, we invited the artists into our circle and handed them the mic, letting them speak without mediation or interpretation.”