The concept of destruction is complicated and vast. At the same time, ironically, no one really needs it explained.

Sometimes there are physical acts of destruction that underscore these concepts – abrasion, scratching, tearing, erasure – but not always. As heavy as this topic is, at the same time, there is a lightness in some of the work. These artists recognize destruction as sometimes a necessary part of arriving at a new place, the merging of cultures or a rising from ashes to generate new growth. This doesn’t make destruction okay, but it does make it worth examining.

The You’re Breaking Up Discussion Panel will be moderated by Elizabeth Keithline and includes Onaje Benjamin, Chong Kang, Eileen Power, and Betsey Regan as panelists. These four artists are also part of the You’re Breaking Up exhibition at The Sketchbook Gallery and will be discussing their perspectives around destruction.