The exhibit showcases different ways that artists have represented the four classical elements of air, earth, fire, and water through their artworks. It features both classical representations of the elements as well as contemporary pieces that directly engage with different elements. Some of the artworks highlighted include paintings, installations, sculptures, and photographs depicting nature, landscapes, and classical mythological scenes related to the four elements.

1. The Milieu Museum of Art Katie Dawson Jennifer Fulp Erin Mazzei Ruby Morganti Janine Morton Hayley Randles Jessica Rawlinson

2. Mission Statement

3. Allegory of the Four Elements Mark Ryden, 2006 oil on panel

6. Red Earth in Hometown Wang Xunsheng, 2007 oil on canvas

7. The Hanging Smoking Garden Mikala Dwyer, 2007 installation

8. Treasure Island Rene Magritte, 1942 oil on canvas

10. Wind in the Brown Trees Samai Asaad Halaby , 2008 oil on canvas

11. L'etoile OR La danseuse sur la scene ( The Star OR Dancer on Stage ) Edgar Degas, 1878 Pastel on paper 23 5/8 x 17 3/8 in. (60 x 44 cm)

12. Sumac II Alexander Calder, 1952 sheet metal, wire, and paint

13. Migratory Patterns Dornith Doherty, 2007 chromogenic color photograph

15. Fire Teresita Fernandez, 2005 installation

16. The Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed with the Sun William Blake, c.1805 pen and ink with watercolor over graphite

18. Spiral Jetty Robert Smithson, 1970 precipitated salt crystals, mud, rocks, water 1500’ by 15’

19. Seascapes from Time Exposed Hiroshi Sugitmoto, 1990 photograph