Contemporary Art
Chasing Ghosts V: Art that Pierces the Veil through remembrance, legacy, & beyond
I am honored to be participating in:
Chasing Ghosts V: Art that Pierces the Veil through remembrance, legacy, & beyond
This show emphasizes the idea of revealing the unseen or the soul in a work of art. The term ghost may be interpreted in many ways, not necessarily meant to be a literal elucidation. This year’s interpretation might be loaded with the added turmoil of current social, health, environmental, and political climate. The exhibition asks artists: “Does your process manifest an identity within your work that somehow speaks to the past? Do you express your deepest fears or concerns through your work? Do current political, health, and environmental concerns follow you into the studio and shadow or define your work? What ghosts or parts of the past leave their mark on your work? Is a legacy revealed through your work or your process? Is memory a vital vehicle of expression for you? Do you inadvertently honor something from your past or concern for the future through your work? ”
Verum Ultimum never seeks to drive the work, the only hope to unveil unique visions.
Verum Ultimum Gallery has engaged audiences of artists and collectors since its founding in Northeast Portland in 2013.
The brainchild of artist Jennifer Gillia Cutshall, Verum Ultimum (meaning the ultimate truth) showcases work that demonstrates the deepest connection to the creative process.
In TRANSITION
I was thrilled to be part of the exhibition “TRANSITION“, presented by Tarfest 2020, produced by Launch LA, and juried by the wonderful Holly Jerger, curator for Craft Contemporary.
Tour the show with Founder/Executive Director of Launch LA James Panozzo here.
I showed “Torrent and Tangle: Keep your House in Order“, 2019, 10.5 x 25 x 18”, made of book board, hemp cord, ribbon, lace, mulberry paper, acrylic paint, and neutral PH adhesive.
The piece was created in a bottomless box format,
with two accordion folded joins, or back corners,
and two “front doors” hinged with cloth and surfaced with strips of ribbon, that can be opened,
or kept closed,
with any amount of the hanging internal strings kept in, or emerging, flowing or falling out of the structure,
depending on how the those designing the show wish it to appear.
Hemp cords knotted on one end were threaded through awl-punched holes on three sides,
after the inside surfaces were lined with lace,
tumbling down in a torrent into a tangled heap onto the surface where the piece is placed.
How will we get this all sorted out?
Nobody really knows, but this much is clear, we are in this together. Endemic of contemporary life, torrent and tangle is taken to the extreme by the current pandemic. We will get through this. We have to.
Artists in TRANSITION
The Tarfest 2020 Launch LA TRANSITION exhibition was such a great experience to participate in, and one of the joys was to meet, view and celebrate many wonderful artists.
This post is my tribute to some of my favorites.
2020 California Open Exhibition
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 CALIFORNIA OPEN ACCEPTED ARTISTS
Juror Kate Mothes selected 101 unique objects of fine art from 99 artists.
Nearly 1,000 entries were submitted to the artist call.
The 2020 California Open displays at TAG in all of our downstairs galleries from September 9 — October 1. Fine art viewings are available by appointment only until Stay Home orders are lifted for Los Angeles. Please call or email the gallery for more information.
I am thrilled to be showing “FALLING”, 2018, 11″ x (up to) 23″ x 7.5″, mixed media
Front view (interior/exterior) Detail (interior/exterior)
Detail (interior/exterior) Back view (exterior)