LOOK!
4th Floor of Beckman Hall at Chapman University
Opening May, 2023
Perception is the notion of reality. But it is the sense of reality an individual creates to
employ their own idea of what reality is and what it should be. The way one sees and produces
personal thought can translate into various theories, and these theories can be displayed visually
to promote insight on femininity, social justice, environmentalism, and so much more. Putting
personal perspective to use can transform these ideas into visual concepts that we can grasp and
grow from.
The Chapman University Escalette Collection is excited to announce its newest
exhibition, LOOK!, a thought-provoking and socially conscious exploration of the theme of
skewed perception, both in formal and conceptual terms. Some of the work plays with one's
perception of space and depth through distorted perspectives, while others challenge ideas of
power, inequality, and oppression. Conceptually, the work challenges viewers' assumptions about
the world around them, presenting alternate meanings and questioning the reliability of our own
senses which have been conditioned to see the world through a particular lens. Overall, this
exhibition is a thought-provoking and engaging exploration of the complex relationship between
perception and reality, demonstrating the vital role that art plays in promoting social justice and
challenging dominant narratives.