I began my gallery crawl and found some contemporary art treasures here: RLS, Rebekah Jacobs, Redux Contemporary Art Center, Eva Carter Gallery, City Gallery, and Cone 10 Studios.
Redux Contemporary Art Center
Dalek, Broke Beaten and Buried
Jan 23-Mar 7, 2009
Here at Redux Contemporary, James Marshall, aka Dalek, has moved away from his well-known individualized works on canvas. This new work explodes within the galleries of Redux. The main portion of the exhibition was created on-site, one and a half weeks before the opening. A team of 8 people came together under the direction of Dalek to install this exciting work.
There are great photographs from the exhibition on the Redux website
and Dalek's website that you should check out if you haven't already.
The galleries crackle with visual excitement. I heard Charleston turned out 1,000 people, at the opening, to see this eye grabbing installation. You'll experience geometry and color theory seamlessly combined; the artist’s hand is never visible.
RLS
Robert and Megan Lange are the most delightful, charming and knowledgeable art couple. Robert’s photorealism is featured in the gallery and he paints on site. Megan’s thoughtful landscapes are a subtle contrast to Robert's work. You can catch them on the gallery web cam.
Rebekah Jacob Gallery
Tim Hussey
March 1-31 (how’s that for a scoop?)
Hussey’s painterly work is executed with vigor and is not for timid art viewers. Figures and face are obscured, juicy items are collaged, and firm, confident strokes add layer upon layer of content. Hussey's figures are not shy; there’s humor and thoughtfulness going on here, take a serious look at this work.
Rebekah Jacobs Gallery is the only gallery in Charleston to run a contemporary program, photography program, a folk art program and an African-American program. Word has it Rebekah is force in the world of private art dealers. Be sure to follow her new bricks and mortar gallery.
Eva Carter
Karin Olah
Olah references the Amish quilts of her childhood in the work currently on exhibition at Eva Carter. She expertly collages fabric, cotton, silk, and linen, to emulate calligraphic brushstrokes. Paint, collage and fiber complete her work. Her palate is muted giving the fabric an opportunity to garner interest. Olah’s craft is exemplary.
City Gallery at Waterfront Park
Photography by Michelle Van Parys and Stuart Klipper
Mento Mori: Warnings from the American West and Antarctia
Warnings have been sounded, we know we are abusing our planet, Klipper and Van Parys have photographic evidence. You can see beauty and disgrace in the captivating show. Plus, the City Gallery is one of the great gifts of Charleston.
Mark Long, guest curator of Mento Mori, writes, “Be warned, then, of our power to disfigure even the most arresting landscapes.”
Lowcountry Blues Bash
Feb 6-16, 2009
All over Charleston
44 Acts that include Beverly “Guitar” Watson, Robert Paige & the Holy City Sinners, Dr. Pickup, Daddy Mack Blues Band, Liz Mandeville, and Tinsley Ellis.
Some more than half of the shows are free. What a great February get away. By mid-February I’m ready for winter to pass; hot guitar licks will surely help.
For more info: mail@bluesbash.com Have a great time.
Tim Hussey
March 1-31 (how’s that for a scoop?)
Hussey’s painterly work is executed with vigor and is not for timid art viewers. Figures and face are obscured, juicy items are collaged, and firm, confident strokes add layer upon layer of content. Hussey's figures are not shy; there’s humor and thoughtfulness going on here, take a serious look at this work.Rebekah Jacobs Gallery is the only gallery in Charleston to run a contemporary program, photography program, a folk art program and an African-American program. Word has it Rebekah is force in the world of private art dealers. Be sure to follow her new bricks and mortar gallery.
Eva Carter
Karin Olah
Olah references the Amish quilts of her childhood in the work currently on exhibition at Eva Carter. She expertly collages fabric, cotton, silk, and linen, to emulate calligraphic brushstrokes. Paint, collage and fiber complete her work. Her palate is muted giving the fabric an opportunity to garner interest. Olah’s craft is exemplary.
City Gallery at Waterfront Park
Photography by Michelle Van Parys and Stuart Klipper
Mento Mori: Warnings from the American West and Antarctia
Warnings have been sounded, we know we are abusing our planet, Klipper and Van Parys have photographic evidence. You can see beauty and disgrace in the captivating show. Plus, the City Gallery is one of the great gifts of Charleston.
Mark Long, guest curator of Mento Mori, writes, “Be warned, then, of our power to disfigure even the most arresting landscapes.”
Lowcountry Blues Bash
Feb 6-16, 2009
All over Charleston
44 Acts that include Beverly “Guitar” Watson, Robert Paige & the Holy City Sinners, Dr. Pickup, Daddy Mack Blues Band, Liz Mandeville, and Tinsley Ellis.
Some more than half of the shows are free. What a great February get away. By mid-February I’m ready for winter to pass; hot guitar licks will surely help.
For more info: mail@bluesbash.com Have a great time.
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