Lump is pleased to present worms are the words, a collaborative installation by Joy Feasley and Paul Swenbeck. The twisted narrative of this exhibition revolves around Shakerism, Wicca and a Salem legend-trip. Lump will host an opening reception Friday, February 5th from 7 – 10pm during the First Friday Gallery Walk located in downtown Raleigh. The exhibition will run from February 5th through March 20th and is on view Saturdays from noon - 5pm and appointment during the week.
To convey a sense of this story, Swenbeck and Feasley will transform the gallery into a Shaker interior. Two fundamental opposing forces are at work here. The first motif is a Shaker austerity rooted in the idea that Heaven is right here on earth. The second is the passionate abandon offered up in Shaker religious expression. At first glance, the simple reproductions seem to be a reverent but rough take on the original. On closer inspection, the room is filled with phantasmagorical details that belie a secret Pagan belief. Feasley will be making psychedelic spirit drawings hanging from peg rails, while Swenbeck will offer up sculptures of alien plants and Neolithic ritual tools to flesh out the narrative in real space.
For further information contact Bill Thelen at 919-889-2927 or lumpgallery@gmail.com
Joy Feasley and Paul Swenbeck worms are the words Opening: Friday, February 5th from 7 – 10pm Show Run: February 5 – March 20, 2010
Lump 505 South Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 919-889-2927 www.lumpgallery.com Gallery hours: Saturdays noon to 5pm or by appointment during the week.
