Aaron Wilder, Social Boundaries: Nob Hill 21, 2018, Inkjet Print of Digital Scan of 35mm Film

May 16-August 23, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday June 12, 2026

 

Brick Store Museum
117 Main Street
Kennebunk, ME 04043

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, this exhibition asks artists to explore how the idea ofpatriotism has evolved over the past two and a half centuries and how it continues toshape shared and individual identities today. The exhibition seeks to amplify a fullerchorus of American experience by especially welcoming submissions from artists whoseperspectives have been historically underrepresented. Artworks will be paired withhistoric artifacts representing local Revolutionary history.

Work from Aaron Wilder's Social Boundaries project is included in the exhibition. Social Boundaries is an ongoing photography project investigating physical barriers, such as bars on doors and windows. Taken on walks along neighborhood boundaries, these photographs are portraits of physical obstructions on what were designed as portals. While walking, Wilder reflects upon the stimuli of these metal bars. These structures are more than perceived visually. They directly disrupt passage and also represent interpersonal and intrapersonal blockages. These kinds of structures impact the movement of many people daily, some subtly, some profoundly. Each individual image is a portrait of a state of mind in the artist and in the viewer.