Anna Bockrath, Molly Burt-Westvig, Maddie Butler, Siyu Chen, Andy P. Davis, Divya Gadangi, Anna Guarneri, Kiani Kodama, Noa Mori Machover, Ren Mahon, Jodie Niss, Mika Obayashi, Ryan Oskin, Ellery Tye Thompson, Nick Witten

28 September - 26 October 2024

Opening Reception:
Saturday, September 28, 6-9pm

Curated by FJORD co-directors

Once upon a time, in a quiet little gallery in Philadelphia where everything presumes to be totally normal, a group of artists accidentally opened a portal to the afterlife. And what do you know? It turns out, even ghosts have a few unsolicited opinions.  Welcome to Spectral Feel, a group exhibition where existential sensations reach into the world of the living.

When we opened our application to the 2024 Open Call exhibition, we weren’t expecting extra participants. But these aren't your average spirits.  Cue a cat-haunted curtain, late night scenes from a punk’s bedroom and pierced slivers of the waning moon.

This show explores the ectoplasmic boundary between life, death, and the creative colluding made possible when you accidentally summon a ghost. The works ask one burning question: What if the artists are not the only ones who want a say in the creative process?

But beware: spirits aren’t just lurking in the art. They might pop up anywhere—to critique, rearrange, or, in some cases, just vibe with the installations. Expect things to move unexpectedly, pieces to shift in meaning, and the occasional spectral intervention. Don’t worry—it’s all part of the show. Probably.

Are the artists in control, or is this a gallery takeover from the afterlife? You’ll have to visit to find out—just don’t be surprised if you leave with a new ghostly collaborator.

Remember: in art, nothing is ever really finished... not even in death.

Fjord Gallery is pleased to announce Spectral Feel, our 2024 Open Call Exhibition featuring works by Anna Bockrath, Molly Burt-Westvig, Maddie Butler, Siyu Chen, Andy P. Davis, Divya Gadangi, Anna Guarneri, Kiani Kodama, Noa Mori Machover, Ren Mahon, Jodie Niss, Mika Obayashi, Ryan Oskin, Ellery Tye Thompson, and Nick Witten. The exhibition is curated by all current co-directors of Fjord Gallery and is on view September 28-October 26. The opening reception is Saturday, September 28, 6-9pm.