Artist Spotlight: Linda Sue Price's Enlightened Systems

Linda Sue Price, DDT, Neon, 15 x 15 x 10"

In this era of alt-facts there is a systemized effort to delegitimize truth by creating fake news that feeds into conspiracy fears and cynicism. It is an attempt to create enough confusion so that touchstones could be lost. 

Linda Sue Price, All Things, Neon, 15 x 15 x 10"

Enlightened Systems is a response coming from the perspective of civility where there is a sense of inclusivity and respect. Black Elk, an indigenous Great Plains medicine man, speaks of this in his quote, All things are our relatives.

This was not an uncommon perception of the world prior to the Greeks. Around 450 BC, philosophers known as Sophists thought that “man is the measure” of everything. In other words, they thought that the only things that matter are human beings and the way we see the world. As their philosophy developed, human beings were elevated to one of greater importance.

Linda Sue Price, Sage, Neon, 15 x 15 x 10"

The Black Crow quote is a reach back to a different system of thought. All things are our relatives is a form of the golden rule but is more inclusive—a system of thought and enlightenment that asks us to be kind, tolerant and respectful of all life.

Linda Sue Price, Weeds, Neon, 15 x 15 x 10"

In this series, the artist represents elements that make up the whole from healing plants, chemicals that destroy and the out of control—weeds. Respect is the bottom line.

The exhibition runs through June 10.
Curious about Linda Sue's process?
Meet her at the Artist Panel, Saturday June 3, 3pm