Eidolons
Inspired by the Walt Whitman poem, Eidolons, is a student-curated exhibition of PAFA community artworks. It explores the concept of a collective oversoul–where individual visions merge into a larger, interconnected whole. Whitman’s belief in a reality that extends beyond surface perception–encompassing the Earth, the cosmos, and unseen layers of existence–forms the conceptual foundation of the exhibition.
Eidolons showcases the works of PAFA community members, each presenting a distinct aesthetic, world, and artistic philosophy. Emphasizing individuality within a shared space, the exhibition welcomes all forms of creative expression, from traditional media to contemporary experiments.
By bringing together these diverse artistic voices, Eidolons celebrates the resurrection of PAFA and its ability to cultivate artists from vastly different worlds.
Featured artwork: Dan Miller, "Walt Whitman", 1981, three-color woodcut on laid rice paper; Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts; Accession #1985.39.
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