Wasted

Informed by the emerging field of discard studies, Wasted critiques our culture's proclivity for overconsumption and waste. More than the disposal of physical objects, discard studies explores how systems of power determine what -- and who -- is valued and devalued. Through artworks addressing the plastics crisis, fast fashion and our food systems, this exhibition gives context for the larger machinations at play in an economic system where the individual is often burdened with end-of-life responsibility for the products these industries produce. Related programs will provide avenues for adaptability and resiliency at the individual and community levels. Support for this exhibition is provided in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. Student-Led Tours: Sept. 29 and Oct. 1, 12 p.m. Tours led by art history majors and minors. The Lore Degenstein Gallery is free and open to the public from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Sunday. The gallery is closed during university breaks; call 570-372-4059 for an appointment when classes are not in session.