In the twilight hours, all good-spirited festivities come to an end. One must sober up, assess the damage, and collect on the heightened experiences he has undergone. As hazy memories float away, left behind are the remnants of a good time. Here, under sweat stained confetti, behind apple carved pipes, below crushed empty beer cans, and cigarette burned carpets, lie the works of T. Joseph Enos and Craig Doty.
These artists are united in a feeling that the party ended before they even arrived on the scene. And, in a punk, almost nihilistic vein, they take this feeling to have broader historical significance for the current moment—all parties end, but this time the party is over. From individual experiences of unburdened youth to broader generational concerns, these artists explore the moment of becoming fully aware that a time has permanently changed. They retell the life of a party by starting with the physical and emotional after effects; torn decorations, left over food, passed out people, spilled drinks, pranks, and vandalism.
And, for this show, they came together to construct the aftermath of a party, which expressed a longing to know what one has missed out on.