Miguel Gutierrez
and the Powerful People

Last Meadow

"At a time when so much art lacks a heartbeat, Mr. Gutierrez’s chest pounds…smart and moving and full of questions, the way only real art can be." - The New York Times

"My work is about desire, longing, and the search for meaning." - Miguel Gutierrez

Last Meadow is a dream-like visit into an America in a state of collapse. Inspired by James Dean’s classic films – East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant – the piece exploits the iconic and seductive image of James Dean as a symbol of the ways we project unrealistic expectations onto our identity as a nation. Last Meadow is about acknowledging confusion and the state of waiting, where what you need never comes. Starring Michelle Boulé, Tarek Halaby and Miguel Gutierrez, Last Meadow features a sound design by Neal Medlyn and lighting by longtime collaborator Lenore Doxsee.