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Manifest Creative Research Gallery: PERCEPTUAL PAINTERS | 6th Annual NUDE | REGIONAL SHOWCASE: SCULPTURE - 16 Aug 2014 to 12 Sept 2014 Current Exhibition |
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PERCEPTUAL PAINTERS A Contemporary Movement Opening Reception: Friday, August 15, 2014, 6-9pm during Walk on Woodburn Central Gallery + North Gallery Exhibit continues: August 16 - September 12, 2014 Facebook event (Opening): https://www.facebook.com/events/605122952933864/ THESE EXHIBITS CLOSE MANIFEST'S TENTH SEASON! This exhibition of paintings by two groups of artists sharing a common approach to their art making is one of six selected from among 165 proposals submitted for consideration for Manifest's tenth season. Manifest is proud to showcase this tour de force of perceptual painting, and to welcome thirteen artists from the Perceptual Painters collective to Cincinnati. The exhibit, proposed by David Campbell, was conceived to explore and celebrate the common ground shared between the Perceptual Painters group, all from outside the Cincinnati area with many either from, or having crossed paths in, Philadelphia, with a group of five artists currently or originally from the Cincinnati area. Furthermore, it pleases us to share that the five artists in the 'Cincinnati Group' are Manifest alum, having exhibited at the gallery or instructed courses or led life drawing sessions in our Madisonville Drawing Center program over many years. Most continue to be involved in our programming today. The outreach of the Perceptual Painters to invite these artists in our own community to share in this exhibition suggests Cincinnati has a part in this important contemporary movement, and that Manifest has fostered a rich environment in which this can happen. In his exhibition proposal David Campbell stated: The common theme that binds both groups together is that we paint from observation and value the experience of "looking". The work submitted by each artist is a response to his or her gaze, which while very personal, can also invoke a universal recognition. In describing their group's philosophy the Perceptual Painters state: For Perceptual Painters, observation is not an end but rather a beginning point for an emotional, formal, and imaginative statement of exploration. We believe in the responsive energy that comes from painting directly in front of the motif: the give and take between painter and subject, painter and painting. The Perceptual Painters exhibition includes 24 works by 18 artists. PERCEPTUAL PAINTERS David Campbell Media, Pennsylvania Tim Conte Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Matt Klos Sparrows Point, Maryland John Lee Williamsburg, Virginia Aaron Lubrick Louisville, Kentucky Scott Noel Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Andrew Patterson-Tutschka Sacramento, California Carolyn Pyfrom Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Erin Raedeke Gaithersburg, Maryland Brian Rego Columbia, South Carolina Neil Riley Columbus, Ohio Peter Van Dyck Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Tom Walton Philadelphia, Pennsylvania CINCINNATI GROUP Rob Anderson Park Hills, Kentucky Daniel O'Connor Miami, Florida Scott Ramming Cincinnati, Ohio Emil Robinson Cincinnati, Ohio Tyler Wilkinson Bloomington, Indiana 6th Annual NUDE 18 Works by 16 Artists from 11 States Drawing Room + Parallel Space EXPLORING THE UNCOVERED HUMAN FORM Manifest exhibits many kinds of works, from more conceptual and experimental art to the traditional. In fact we think it's important to have such a range in our repertoire. It is something that Manifest is known for. Our annual projects allow us the chance to track how artists around the world address a consistent theme, subject, or media over time, or allow us to document the state of art in a particular strata of professional creative activity, and to study and preserve our findings in a meaningful way through our publications and website. NUDE is one such project. The human body is a popular subject for many reasons, the most obvious being that it is us. Throughout history the representation of the human form has been charged with tremendous energy, both positive and negative. Whether it be a religious edict that one 'shalt not' depict the human form, a taboo, or the glorious opposite, a revelation of mastery over form in the crafting of sensuous and life-like physical human beauty, the art of the body has nevertheless moved us through time. Through all the permutations art has experienced across history, work of the body persists. We use the human nude to master skill, understand ourselves, and push social and psychological buttons for the sake of expression (sensual, delicate, aggressive, and so on). We intend for Manifest's ongoing annual NUDE project to explore how our collective body is used today in art to achieve these goals and more. This year we were excited to renew our invitation to artists to submit works in any media, of any style or genre (abstract, conceptual, highly realistic, etc.), and of any size and media, for consideration in Manifest's sixth annual NUDE, an international competitive exhibit exploring the uncovered human form in current art. Manifest's several-member jury reviewed 425 works by 167 artists from 32 states and 8 countries. Eighteen works by the following 16 artists from 11 states were selected for exhibition and will also be featured in the Manifest Exhibition Annual publication (MEA) at the close of the season. Presenting works by: Tom Bartel Athens, Ohio Alexandra Bloch Raleigh, North Carolina Meghan Flynn Council Bluffs, Iowa Martha Gaustad Toledo, Ohio Samantha Haring DeKalb, Illinois Lucas James Milford, New Hampshire Molly Kaderka Kansas City, Missouri Daniel Maidman Brooklyn, New York Dora Natella Granger, Indiana Elizabeth Reagh Brooklyn, New York Debra Small Sacramento, California Judy Takács Solon, Ohio Sheldon Tapley Danville, Kentucky Kendric Tonn Wooster, Ohio Duat Vu Springfield, Missouri Tim Waite Halifax, Massachusetts REGIONAL SHOWCASE: SCULPTURE Works by 8 artists from Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Main Gallery In its first nine seasons Manifest's projects included works by artists in 49 states and 37 countries. Starting with its 10th season, and as a result of our recent gallery expansion by 66%, Manifest launched a new ongoing series of exhibits focusing on works by artists living in its own three-state region. This is intended to complement the ordinarily very wide geographical makeup of most Manifest exhibits with a closer look at what's being done here, now, in our own backyard. Manifest was founded, and continues to be operated by regional artists, so it is only fitting that, with more space in which to program, the organization should offer the Regional Showcase series. We feel this is important for the artists and the public living within reasonable driving distance of the gallery. It will give each a chance to show and share, and to gain perspective on our region's creative wealth as it relates to the broader art world. For this third in the series, which will change in theme and scope from show to show, we opted to survey the region for works of sculpture. Manifest's several-member blind jury process reviewed 127 works by 54 artists. Nine works by the following 8 artists were selected for exhibition and will also be featured in the Manifest Exhibition Annual publication (MEA) at the close of the season. Presenting works by: Stefan Chinov Dayton, Ohio Mark Hanavan Middletown, Ohio Ben Lock Bowling Green, Ohio Elizabeth Runyon Oxford, Ohio Gary Schmitt Indianapolis, Indiana Hunter Stamps Lexington, Kentucky Travis Townsend Lexington, Kentucky Jason Tanner Young Athens, Ohio This exhibit opening also serves as the open studio reception for the two new Manifest Artists in Residence, Taylor Woolwine and Christina Weaver. --- General Info: FREE PUBLIC ARTIST'S RECEPTION: Friday, August 15, 6-9 p.m. Refreshments will be served, in-part sponsored by the Echo Restaurant (this will be the 83rd Manifest reception featuring Echo Restaurant fare!) WALK ON WOODBURN - CINCINNATI'S INSTANT ARTS DISTRICT!: visit galleries, shops, and restaurants all along Woodburn Avenue, all with special events and fare for the evening. SAY HELLO TO TWO MANIFEST ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE (MAR): At every opening reception for the next year, the MAR space and new Resident Artists Christina Weaver and Taylor Wooline will be open for visits, discussion, and viewing of their recent and ongoing work in their one-year Manifest residencies. This will be the first chance for the public to meet these two artists, originally from Alabama and West Virginia respectively, as they launch their one-year programs with Manifest. EXHIBIT RUNS THROUGH September 12 GALLERY HOURS (free admission): Tuesday through Friday 12 – 7:00 p.m., Sat. 12 – 5 p.m. or by appointment for groups - school groups welcome and encouraged LOCATION: 2727 Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206 (Just south of Madison Rd. at DeSales Corner in East Walnut Hills.) PARKING: On street and parking across the street in DeSales Business Parking Lot CONTACT: Jason Franz, Manifest Executive Director at [email protected] GALLERY PHONE: 513-861-3638 FOR MORE INFO: http://www.manifestgallery.org A NEW HARDCOVER MANIFEST EXHIBITION ANNUAL PUBLICATION WILL DOCUMENT EVERY EXHIBIT OF THE SEASON: Members at the Craftsman or Artist level will have the option to get this large-format book for free. Pre-orders will begin soon! http://www.manifestgallery.org/manifestpress JOIN MANIFEST: http://www.manifestgallery.org/support |
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