Utopia: A New Society for All, is a society that exists in concept as well as in physical form as diorama based installation art. This is an experiment in both artistic practice as well as civics and communal living.

The modern world and its push for a virtual reality to escape everyday life is working against our instinctive need as humans for community. This project aims to give people an escape from reality while still connecting with people in real life situations.

This first iteration of this installation was exhibited at RedLine Denver as part of the Land Trust Exhibition in 2017. Since then Utopia has grown to a society of over 80 citizens from around the world. This exhibition included the 5’ x 7’ diorama based installation of Utopia, interior and exterior building sketches, the Official Utopia National Anthem composed by Utopia Citizen and Composer Dr. Nathan Hall and the First Official Flag of Utopia thanks to the guidance of Utopia Citizen and Textile Artist Shawna Doering. Visitors were also invited to share their vision of their ideal world on the visitor response wall as they exited the exhibition.

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Exhibited in 2019 at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College. Curated by Blair Huff. Installation photos courtesy of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center.