Exhibition Intro

Exhibition Title: Creature Cruelties

Artists Being Shown: Sue Coe, Jackson Thilenius, Banksy, Gale Hart, Jillian Dickson, Rocky Lewycky, Andy Warhol, and Jim Holyoak

Exhibition Statement: This show is about bringing awareness to the abuse and harm caused to animals throughout the world. The artists in this show are or were all hoping to bring attention to hurting animals in any and every situation causing them distress. In other research projects, I couldn't help but notice the rising trend in art pushing for the ethical treatment of animals, thus birthing the theme. Research was done about artists for animal rights, and artists making any sort of statement against maltreatment, period. As I researched, I found artists highlighting many different kinds of harm, that even I hadn't originally thought of when creating this show, and became impacted by the theme myself. I hope that the show can help others, if only even one, see these animals through the eyes of these artists, and be filled with compassion for these creatures.