Greenville, SC – The Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) is pleased to present Beyond the Edge, an art exhibition featuring the work of Ana Vizcarra Rankin and Lindsay Godin, two nationally recognized artists whose work challenges the way we see and interpret space—both terrestrial and cosmic. The exhibition opens with a public reception on Friday, April 4, 2025, from 6-9 PM, and remains on view through Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Beyond the Edge is generously supported by media sponsor TOWN.

Beyond the Edge explores human propensity to observe, discover, and then control space, both terrestrial and cosmic. Ana Vizcarra Rankin’s paintings challenge the supposed objectivity of maps, revealing how they reflect power structures and shape our understanding of place. By reimagining erased histories and offering alternative perspectives—such as unconventional map orientations and cosmic reinterpretations—she invites viewers to question dominant narratives and consider new ways of seeing. Lindsay Godin’s “Futurisms” photography series examines humanity’s enduring fascination with uncharted territories, from early celestial observations to modern space exploration. Her work highlights how technological advancements—such as telescopes and rockets—extend our reach beyond Earth, transforming observation into an act of possession. By exploring the tension between curiosity and control, “Futurisms” reflects on the relentless human impulse to claim the unknown.

Together, their works expose a deeper ambition—not just to observe, but to claim both physical and conceptual spaces. Beyond the Edge ultimately asks us to reflect on the ongoing tension between the nature of preservation and technological progress. Through these perspectives, the exhibition encourages both wonder and responsibility, reminding us of our power to shape the future of our planet and beyond.

 

 

 

About the Artists

Ana Vizcarra Rankin is a research-driven artist whose work explores themes of mapping, data visualization, and our connection to the universe. Born in Uruguay and raised in both South and North America, Rankin creates perceptual art that investigates the intersections of science, history, and culture. Her work, which ranges from monumental canvases to delicate, diminutive objects, considers events that occur in subatomic space time all the way to global and cosmic perspectives.

Rankin’s art is held in prominent collections, including the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Museum, Brandywine River Museum of Art, and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts. She has exhibited internationally in venues such as the Montclair Art Museum in NJ, Centro de Memoria Paz y Reconciliación in Bogotá, and Cherry Street Pier in Philadelphia. She has participated in artist residencies in Ecuador, Italy, and Mexico. Awards received include a Project Stream Grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, the Creative Capital x Skoll Grant, and the Judy McGregor Caldwell Purchase Prize.

In addition to her studio practice, Rankin is the founder of BrobDinGnag International, a curatorial exchange program fostering cross-cultural dialogue and ecological awareness. She holds an MFA from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and a BA in Art History from Temple University. Currently, she teaches at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

Lindsay Godin (b.1992) was born in central New Jersey and got her MA & MFA in Studio Arts (emphasis in Photography) at the University of Iowa in 2018. She researches photography curricula and is a fine arts documentary photographer. Her photography sheds awareness of contemporary cultural norms and political values and how these effect society on the macroscale. Lindsay was the recipient of PDN’s 2017 Photo Annual Award for her student work. Her work is also on permanent collection at the Albright-Knox Gallery in New York and with other work having been exhibited nationally and internationally. As of August 2020, Lindsay is the Photography Coordinator and an Assistant Professor of Photography and Design at Valdosta State University in Georgia.

Exhibition Weblink: https://artcentergreenville.org/exhibitions/beyond-the-edge/