Miracle Pennies
Nate Larson

Nate Larson’s photographic work uses visual and textual narrative to explore the way that we construct meaning in contemporary culture through the lenses of religion, consumer behavior, and secular mythologies. These stories weave tales of ordinary days gone peculiar, obsessive methods of analysis and insignificant objects that suddenly take on extraordinary significance. Miraculous pennies arrive in the mail, healing spells transfer through television programming and fortune cookie numbers win the lotto. Through this darkly humorous storytelling Larson dissects the line between belief and skepticism, while examining ideas of personal truth and common misperceptions surrounding photographic documents.

January 8 to February 13, 2009
Opening Reception: Thursday, January 8, 7–10pm
Artist Talk & Demonstrations:
Saturday, January 10, 1pm

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