The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) Art Gallery has opened a new exhibition titled 'What Images,' curated by faculty member and artist John O'Connor. The show features works by nine contemporary artists—including John O'Connor, John Baldessari, and Penelope Umbrico—that examine the nature of image creation and consumption in an era of overwhelming digital proliferation.
The exhibition matters because it directly engages with a pressing contemporary condition: how artists navigate and make meaning within a constant flood of digital imagery. By focusing on the artistic process itself, from material choices to conceptual frameworks, the show offers a critical reflection on authorship, perception, and the value of the handmade in a screen-dominated world. It positions the gallery as a space for thoughtful inquiry relevant to both the academic community and the broader public.