A new art exhibit is now on display at Lincoln Land Community College that challenges viewers to think about fear, division, and the world we live in.

The Trutter Museum and Murray Gallery at LLCC is hosting an exhibit called “The Neophobic Kingdom,” featuring the work of sculptor Thad Duhigg. The exhibit runs through February 12th and is open to the public on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Menard Hall on the Springfield campus.
Duhigg’s work explores the intersection of tradition and modern-day anxiety. He’s known for using bronze which is usually associated with strength and permanence, to tell stories about fragility, uncertainty, and decline.

In this exhibit, familiar landscapes are transformed into scenes of quiet tension. Empty settings feature unsettling elements like a tornado, a bomb crater, or a lone raft; images that reflect both vulnerability and resilience in today’s world.

Organizers say the artwork invites viewers to think about what fears define us, and how we decide which and whose stories get remembered and preserved. A public closing reception for the exhibit will be held Thursday, February 12th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and everyone is invited to attend.
Duhigg has more than 30 years of experience teaching sculpture and is currently a professor of art at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. His work has been shown in major venues across the U.S. and internationally, including in Florence, Italy.

“The Neophobic Kingdom” is free to view at the Trutter Museum and Murray Gallery at Lincoln Land Community College through February 12th. You can find more information at llcc.edu/murray.