Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County Opens New Comic Art Exhibit “Paradox of the Observer”
- theartscouncil
- Jul 10
- 1 min read
Fayetteville, NC - The Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County is proud to announce the opening of its latest exhibit, Paradox of the Observer: Comics on Art and Community by comic artist and illustrator, Hannah Krieger. On display from July 16 through August 16th, this exhibit uses Hannah’s comics to explore the observer’s paradox, a situation in which the phenomenon of being observed is unknowingly influenced by the presence of an observer.
“It's impossible to separate the observer from the observed because seeing is a form of engagement with the seen,” says Krieger. “Regardless of the artist's intention, the art transforms once it's observed. So in this showcase, I'm using comics to reflect on the different ways we affect one another by seeing and being seen.”
Paradox of the Observer marks the end of Krieger’s six-month tenure as the Arts Council’s Southeastern Artist in Residence. Since January, she has worked on this collection in her studio space within the Arts Center. In addition to completing the work featured in this exhibit, Hannah has welcomed visitors during her open studio hours and taught a free zine-making workshop for the public.
Join the Arts Council in celebrating the opening of this exhibit on Thursday, July 16th at the Art Center.
The event is free and open to the public.
Opening Reception - Paradox of the Observer: Comics on Art and Community
Date: July 16, 2026
Time: 6-8PM
Location: 301 Hay Street
Admission: Free
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It’s exciting to see how comic art can become a powerful way to explore ideas about connection, observation, and community. “Paradox of the Observer” sounds like a creative experience that invites visitors not just to look at art, but to think about how their own perspective shapes what they see.
Events like this highlight the importance of local artists and cultural spaces where imagination and conversation can come together. Wishing the exhibit a successful run and many inspiring moments for visitors.
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