The exhibit will be on display until February 2026.
SAN ANTONIO — The McNay Art Museum will soon be showcasing an “unconventional” mix of sculptures, photographs and other elements with their newest exhibit by Sandy Skoglund.
On Sept. 11 the San Antonio museum will unveil “Sandy Skoglund: Enchanting Nature,” which will be on display until February 2026.
Visitors will be able to travel through three different, vibrant spaces including never-before-exhibited installations and see works that have been considered some of the “most defining images of the staged photography movement of the 1980s and 1990s.”
The exhibition will be included with general admission set at $23 for adults. Discounts and free admission are available on select days.
Skoglund is known to be a meticulous artist, frequently creating tableaux or a group of models or motionless figures representing a scene from a story. She typically uses handmade objects, found materials, furniture and live models to create visually striking scenes.
The installations on display will include her hand-made sculptures from clay, plaster and mannequin parts. Skoglund’s work focuses on the ongoing struggle between the human-made world and the natural environment.
“Sandy Skoglund creates a dialog that exists in a sort of visual turmoil, her compositions evoking both a sense of urgency and familiarity. ‘Enchanting Nature’ invites visitors to experience the chaos and energy that is brought to life as the artist captures the eternal clash of culture and nature,” René Paul Barilleaux, head of curatorial affairs at the McNay said.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to see fan favorite works, new works and for the first time Skoglund will also showcase large-scale photographic enlargements based off of some of her famous images.
“Sandy Skoglund’s powerful environments bring together everyday objects, vibrant color and animal imagery. ‘Enchanting Nature’ presents a conceptually and physically complex collection of works that blur the boundary between illusion and reality. The McNay Art Museum is committed to presenting the work of artists like Sandy Skoglund, who encourage us to think broadly, dream deeply and bravely question social and cultural norms,” Matthew McLendon, Ph.D., director and CEO of the McNay said.
