The Loop Gallery at MCC on Main Presents Carnography: Escape, Desire, and Automobiles

Manchester, Conn. (August 11, 2015) — The Loop Gallery at the Manchester Community College Arts and Education Center – also known as MCC on Main — welcomes artist Jim Bremer’s photography exhibition, “Carnography,” now through November 6, 2015.

An opening reception will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2015, from 6 to 8 p.m. The reception and exhibition are free and open to the public.

Carnography: Escape, Desire, and Automobiles, by Jim Bremer

In mid-twentieth century America, there was no greater symbol for freedom than the automobile. Beyond mobility, the car was synonymous with social activity and a symbol of status. It was a member of the family, a teenager’s cohort, the businessman’s partner, and the criminal’s accomplice. It was the single greatest consumer product of the twentieth century and the very embodiment of the American Dream. “Carnography” recreates an era when consumerism came of age and material possessions became milestones in the pursuit of happiness. Curvaceous lines, jet plane hood ornaments, rear fender fins, and space age detailing created a persona that lured potential buyers and cemented the bond between man and machine. Desire and escape surpassed need as the key drivers of the post-war economy. Fast and loud was in, safety and efficiency issues were still decades away. This viewpoint of a style and culture that was uniquely American is presented through an exhibit of black and white photographs.

The Loop and Dehn Galleries’ summer hours at MCC on Main are Tuesday through Friday, 4 to 7 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.