Art Exhibit reception for "Archetypes," by Good Happy Stuff (Trevor Dahl). Exhibit runs March 29–April 25 at the Sprague Branch.
Artist's Statement
In the realm of artistic creation, Trevor Dahl (aka Good Happy Stuff) emerges as a luminary voice, navigating the complexities of his inner world to craft a visual language that communicates ineffable personal experiences and the fundamental goodness of reality. Trevor’s creations serve as an honest rendering of his psyche, presenting a mythological narrative rich in archetypes. Guiding viewers with a tender vulnerability, Trevor’s work invites them to navigate their own imaginations, finding freedom to coexist with and accept the reality of their emotions.
A growing cast of recurring characters and symbols unfolds—living entities often encountered in Trevor’s vivid and transformative dreams. These beings exist in and as numinous landscapes, simultaneously playful, visceral, contemplative, and absurd. Each archetype carries its own agenda, contributing to a mythology that portrays the elasticity of being. The work conveys trust, bringing a sense of nearness to the collective unconscious in the midst of the unknown.
Artist's Bio
Trevor Dahl (b. 1995, Northern California, lives and works in Salt Lake City, UT) spent his youth in over 10 cities throughout the United States. Raised in a devout Mormon family, he left the church at 17, seeking to enter adulthood with a fresh perception of the world and to shape his own moral compass. He began his education in visual arts on scholarship at Utah State University in 2013 but left early to travel and pursue art on his terms, becoming a self-taught artist in painting and drawing. His work explores and embodies interests in spirituality, Jungian psychology, dreamwork, and meditation.
Since 2016, Trevor has lived and worked in Salt Lake City. His art is quickly gaining traction, as he is consistently involved in public art projects commissioned by public and private sectors, as well as art shows, events, and artist-run community spaces.
AGE GROUP: | All Ages |
EVENT TYPE: | Exhibits | Arts & Creativity |
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