February 8 – June 8, 2025
Throughout art history, myths have served as a rich source of inspiration, shaping cultural narratives and artistic expression across different civilizations. Animals in particular have long held symbolic significance in mythology, representing powerful forces of nature, deities, and aspects of human experience. Across cultures, different animals are seen as embodiments of strength, wisdom, cunning, or protection, connecting the physical and spiritual worlds. Whether depicted as sacred companions, mythical hybrids, or cunning tricksters, animals in myth help illustrate the relationship between humans and nature, conveying moral lessons and cultural values. Myth and Folly, featuring artwork from the Woodson’s collection, explores these themes through several different animal avatars and mediums and examines how the use of myth and animals in art allows for the blending of imagination and tradition, offering insight into how these timeless stories inflect modern artistic movements.
Thanks to the members, donors, grantors, and sponsors who support exhibitions and programs.
Exhibitions and programs are supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Marketing is supported in part by City of Wausau Room Tax funds.
