Daydream Nation
August 25th - September 26th, 2025, De Pree Art Gallery, Hope College
Daydream Nation is an exhibition in response to concepts of utopia. Throughout modern history, philosophers, artists and reformers have been interested in creating a near perfect environment. Inspired by urban planning movements such as City Monumental, depictions from early renaissance paintings, and sacred geometry symbolizing the ideal city, Daydream Nation is a poetic portrayal of ideas related to dreaming up a perfect habitat.
About the Borgesion Artist in Residence Program:
The Borgerson Artist-in-Residence program was inaugurated in 2016 through the generosity and enthusiasm of Hope alumni Clarke ’72 and Nancy Rayner ’72 Borgeson. The 12-week residency supports the creation of new work through provision of a stipend, studio, and living space on Hope’s campus. In addition to the time and space the residency offers, the artist in residence is partnered with a student assistant for the duration of their residency to aid in the production of their work. The artist further engages with the department’s students through studio conversations, and critiques, culminating in a month-long solo exhibition and public lecture at the college’s De Pree Art Gallery.
Photos: Emily Mayo