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A Long Time Ago had its opening last night.....Welcome Piccolo Spoleto !
Check out the lovely article in the Charleston City Paper by Amy Stockwell Mercer.
Trever Webster had a great little piece written by Vikki Matsis about his art and the show in this week's Charleston Scene.
Plus the show, A Long Time Ago, got a top pick for Piccolo Spoleto events also in the Charleston Scene.
Have to say the eclectic and diverse array of artists and mediums created a really enjoyable show. The opening night crowd's energy was really great...not to sound too "crunchie" about it, but the gallery had a swell glow about it.
If you missed the opening night, the show is up till July 29th. This show really does speak to all age groups.
Admission is always free!
The Saturday artist lecture schedule:
Artist Lectures: All begin at 4PM
July 7: Liz Vaughan & Baird Hoffmire
July 14: Lisa Abernathy & Lisa Shimko
July 21: Becca Barnet & Seth Corts & Michelle Jewell
July 28: Xin Lu & Trever Webster
Let me know what you think if you see the show : )
For the past couple of months I've been expounding upon the recent Holzwege show to create new paintings for A Long Time Ago, a group show at the City Gallery at Waterfront park for the international Piccolo Spoleto festival also opening next week.
A Long Time Ago picks up the theme of folk-lore, fairy tales, myths, etc. and bringing them into a modern context.
The anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss commented that animals were "bons á penser" (good to think with), and fairytales speak through beasts to explore common experiences. I tend to agree quite heartily.
These paintings touch upon universal/personal symbols and archetypes I've observed and internalized over the years.
Hope to see you at the opening May 24th Thursday, 6-8pm. There will be tasty vittles from Wild Flour Bakery, The Butcher and Bee, and lively libations by The Belmont.
Keep up to date on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/216720505106716/
