On view: October 4 - November 2, 2025
Opening Reception Sunday, October 5th, 1 - 3:30 pm RSVP
I’m a digital collage artist and photographer and a collector of early portrait photography—daguerreotypes,
tintypes, and cabinet cards from the 1800s. I’m fascinated and sometimes saddened by these mysterious and
haunting photographs of long-forgotten people, and I’m driven not only to preserve their memory, but to
awaken it. My work intertwines 19th century photographs with whimsical objects and animals, creating playful,
surreal, and haunting worlds. Titled The Forgotten Lives Project, these reimagined images aim to bring life to
long-lost souls and tell a new story.
- David Bender
GALLERY HOURS & VISITOR INFORMATION
This exhibition will be held in the Lobby Gallery of the Evanston Art Center (EAC). Masks are optional but strongly recommended for students, visitors, and staff.
Gallery Hours
Monday–Thursday: 9am–6pm
Friday: 9am–5pm
Saturday–Sunday: 9am–4pm
HOW TO PURCHASE ARTWORK
Artwork sale proceeds benefit both the artist and the Evanston Art Center. If you are interested in purchasing artwork on display, please contact Emma Rose Gudewicz, Director of Development and Exhibitions, at [email protected] or (847) 475-5300 x 102.
This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council through federal funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Image Credits: David Bender; The Music Man, Eternal Dreamer