Bonnie Stahlecker: "Living on the Outer Edge of Hope"

McDonald Gallery

May 3, 2025 - September 14, 2025

Artist Statement:

“For nearly a decade, I’ve used the boat as a metaphor - navigating turbulent times and moving toward an unknown future. Hope, to me, is not passive but an act of resistance. These works reflect shifting emotional states: from calm perseverance to near panic. Confluence symbolizes unity and optimism, while Spiraling speaks to disorientation and despair. Together, they chart a journey through struggle, resilience, and the enduring possibility of hope.”