echoes of little cottonwood canyon: history, memory, and collage

Thursday, March 12th | 6 PM | Our Lady of the Snows | $5 | Sign-up Required

Explore how historical photographs can be reinterpreted through contemporary collage and visual research. The presentation centers on Echoes of Little Cottonwood Canyon, a body of work created through an ACE grant, and examines how archival imagery can be used to explore memory, place, and history. This presentation is especially good for people interested in local history, photography, and contemporary art, as well as anyone curious about how artists work with historical source material to create new meaning. We will view and discuss finished collage works from the exhibition alongside historical photographs of Little Cottonwood Canyon, learning about their cultural and historical context and gaining insight into the artistic process behind the work.

Rebecca Pletsch is a Utah-based multidisciplinary artist working primarily in painting and collage. Her work explores memory, place, and the layered nature of personal and collective history, often drawing from archival photographs and found materials. With over twenty years of experience as a professional artist and muralist, her work has been exhibited in museums and galleries throughout Utah. She is passionate about making contemporary art accessible through education, public art, and community-centered projects.

ACE aims to create an inclusive and accessible environment for all of our attendees; please contact our Executive Director, Sara Gibbs, with any questions regarding accessibility.