Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford's 'Near Eternity' at Elmhurst Art Museum

The Elmhurst Art Museum is currently hosting 'Near Eternity,' an exhibition by Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford that showcases sculptures examining the lifespans of various systems, including biological, digital, architectural, and capital. By employing 3D scanning and translating pieces from the museum’s collection, the artist connects themes of botanical resilience with myths of architecture and digital frameworks. Iconic designs such as the Eames splint and the Barcelona Chair are reimagined in a whimsical style, blending architecture, sculpture, and furniture. The exhibition emphasizes how sculpture can reinterpret designed spaces, focusing on themes of durability and obsolescence. Additionally, four new sculptures in the McCormick House tackle architectural fragility, while three public pieces in Wilder Park further explore civic permanence in the digital era.