The Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere, serving as a vital resource for both human and wildlife activity. However, alarming trends indicate a substantial decline in water levels, with the lake experiencing a two-thirds volume reduction since 1985. Without immediate intervention, the lake could vanish within the next five years, causing an environmental and economic collapse of a place many call home

As a contribution to the crucial Great Salt Lake conversation, Modern West will open Lake Effect, a six-person exhibition with artworks depicting the current state of the lake’s decline along with the detrimental aftermath that may ensue. This group show will feature Modern West represented artists Al Denyer, Tom Judd, Eric Overton and Diane Tuft, along with guest artist Alexandra Fuller. Lake Effect will also feature artwork, text and poetry from activist and author Terry Tempest Williams.

The exhibition will be on display January 19 through March 2, 2024.

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In conjunction with the opening artist reception on January 19, Modern West will also host a ‘Creative Call to Action to Save our Great Salt Lake’ panel discussion on Saturday, January 20, from 12-2 PM.⁠⁠
For more information on the panel and to RSVP, click here.


Modern West Fine Art is at 412 S 7th W, Salt Lake City, UT 84104.
For more information, visit their website.