#art912 Of One Mind – Jepson Center

Of One Mind is a collaboration between local artists Autumn Gary and Alexis Javier around the theme of “oneness,” an approach outlined in the Ohèn:ton Karihwatéhkwen, or the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address. In this invocation, participants express gratitude for life-sustaining forces and elements, effectively recognizing humans’ inseparable bond to the natural and spiritual worlds. Each verse concludes with the following refrain: “Now our minds are one.”

Gary and Javier’s original sculptural installation will speak to this idea, highlighting art’s ability to act as a unified, timeless, and inclusive language. A series of abstract sculptures will demonstrate our symbiotic relationship to the cosmos and the recurring myths that connect the ancient past, our present moment, and the future. This exhibition will also include interactive sensory elements to empower and welcome all visitors. Finally, Gary will create a series of outdoor sculptures for the Jepson’s terraces around the theme of nature as guide.