It Was Beautiful While it Lasted

The exhibition Interwoven, curated by Alex Priest, opened on May 5, 2017 at the Michael Phipps Gallery. The exhibition featured work by Sarah Kolar and myself and ran through June 30th, 2017.

The show won the 12th Annual Omaha Entertainment & Arts Award for the Best 2-Person Show category.

image of Brian Wetjen's installation "It Was Beautiful While It Lasted" at the Michael Phipps gallery in Omaha, Nebraska. The scene features a central sculptural installation and artwork hanging on walls in the background.

The image above shows the gallery with a view of my installation. The accompanying works on paper complete the collection It Was Beautiful While It Lasted. The fabric pieces on display are by Sarah Kolar as part of the Interwoven exhibition.

Those Who Came Before Us (initial state)

Those Who Came Before Us (initial state), 2017
Concrete, logs, soil, wood, water, linseed oil, fire, seeds, and time
72″ x 86″ x 72″

Shell No. 1, 2017

Shell No. 1, 2017
Water and charcoal on paper
22″ x 30″

Shell No. 2, 2017

Shell No. 2, 2017
Water and charcoal on paper
22″ x 30″

Shell No. 3, 2017

Shell No. 3, 2017
Water and charcoal on paper
22″ x 30″

Substance No. 1, 2017

Substance No. 1, 2017
Water and charcoal on paper
22″ x 30″

Substance No. 2, 2017

Substance No. 2, 2017
Water and charcoal on paper
22″ x 30″

Substance No. 3, 2017

Substance No. 3, 2017
Water and charcoal on paper
22″ x 30″

Soul No. 1, 2017

Soul No. 1, 2017
Water and charcoal on paper
22″ x 30″

Soul No. 2, 2017

Soul No. 2, 2017
Water and charcoal on paper
22″ x 30″

Soul No. 3, 2017

Soul No. 3, 2017
Water and charcoal on paper
22″ x 30″