‘The whimsy of what could be’

“in the light, shadow, and meadow-we dream, eat, and sleep’’ (paper collage), by Veronica Pham, in her show “Dream/Mộng,’’ at Burlington (Vt.) City Arts, July 10-Sept. 12.

The gallery says that the show explores how “the ephemeral nature of the human subconscious and the intrinsic fragility of paper intersect in imaginative artworks about identity, folklore, and humor. Pham creates a diverse body of work, ranging from delicate paper collage to wall-mounted sculptures that are enmeshed with her Vietnamese heritage and cultural traditions. Addressing such topics as diasporic identity, the artist delves deeply into her past experiences and personal dreamlife to share the whimsy of what could be.’’