"Is it Real?" exhibition features Alicia Eggert's animated sign, "OURs" 

The "Is it Real?" exhibition is a groundbreaking showcase that delves into the erosion of reproductive rights in America and its far-reaching effects, as expressed through the work of a visionary group of contemporary artists. The exhibition highlights artists connected to the South, with many representing marginalized communities.

Featured artist Alicia Eggert, associate professor of Studio Art, will present her work at Lagoon in Dallas, where she will install an animated neon sign, "OURs" (2022-24), on the building's rooftop. Created in collaboration with artist and designer Sarah Sandman and the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the piece emphasizes the critical importance of abortion access. The sign alternates between three phrases: “OUR BODIES,” “OUR FUTURES,” and “OUR ABORTIONS,” highlighting their interconnectedness. The endless cycle of these statements underscores how a person's control over their body directly impacts their future and how access to abortion is a vital aspect of that control.

Exhibition
Oct. 5–26, 2024
Lagoon, 1105 Lagoon Drive, Dallas, 75207

For more information, visit the Is it Real website.

Images: Three images of the animated neon sign that read "Our Bodies," "Our Futures," and "Our Abortions" in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building, plus a black-and-white sign that reads "Is it Real?? Real Contemporary Artists Address Reproductive Freedom!!!!!!!!!!!"