The definition and reflection of Americana is a personal one.  Often influenced by where someone grew up and their cultural surroundings, but also how different generations view Americana.  Teenagers today may not know Americana symbols like: Elvis Presley and Drive-IN movies, but highly memorable for a teenager that grew up in the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s.  In the last century, some may argue that Americana has devolved from a positively presented image of hope and opportunities, to one of distrust and reexamination of our society.  For example, Immigrants and US citizens view the Statue Of Liberty much differently today than in 1887 when it was gifted to our country.

Therefore it is the intention of the show to “RECALL” American iconography, possibly like a defective product, or an evolved “AI” version of our nostalgic past. An iconography that has taken form through American symbols of freedom, its celebrites and entrepreneurial spirit.  A presentation of art work that asks questions and reveals surprizes about the evolution of Americana in our country.