SUNY Oswego's Tyler Art Gallery will open 'All That Remains' on October 21, featuring artwork by faculty members Peter Cardone and Christopher McEvoy. Cardone presents a photographic series of the Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse, capturing empty interior spaces and lake views that evoke presence and absence. McEvoy exhibits large abstract paintings with layered organic and geometric forms that explore perception, consciousness, and the assembly of coherence from fragments. The exhibition includes related events on October 28—a curator talk and artist presentation with Cardone, and a poetry reading with McEvoy and other faculty—plus a closing reception on November 14.
This exhibition matters because it highlights the creative work of art faculty within a public university, offering students and the local community direct engagement with professional artistic practice. By pairing visual art with complementary events like poetry readings and curator talks, the gallery fosters interdisciplinary dialogue and reinforces the role of campus art spaces in cultural enrichment. It also draws attention to regional landmarks such as the Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse, connecting contemporary art to local heritage.