Institutional Teasing

The definition of the word institution testifies to the panorama of its possible interpretations. In more specific terms city, state and national governmental entities are institutions, as are schools, museums, libraries etc. Less official institutions might include personal relationships, family, churches or religions and criminal structures. Finally, individuals such as local heroes, community elders, public figures such as politicians and entertainers can become institutions. The works in this group show how different formal or informal institutions can be portrayed in ways that amuse or entertain while creating opportunities to question and reflect upon the relationship of the institution to the individual and the institution’s relationship with the community.