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The opening reception of this exhibit is Saturday, September 4th from 6-9PM. Please come and meet the artist. The exhibit will be up through the month of September.
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The influence of nature, particularly landscape, is both inspiration and an organizing principle within my artwork. Landscape, the raw material of the earth, shaped by millions of years of slow deposition and erosion, is referenced with thick layers of acrylic paint. My work explores the importance of connecting with nature, while showing there’s more than what’s merely on the surface. …Layers are used to represent moments in time. My art is composed of several moments that become tangible with each layer. We too are comprised in several layers, some that have been lost to time and others that are very present. My work uses cross-sections to put all the layers on display, allowing the viewer to experience the piece as a whole. This is a rare opportunity, as often times in the visual realm our first impression comes from what lies on the surface. Familiar objects such as wood grain are used for its natural beauty, but also as a stage for the progression of time and process. The layer and circle motif references the cycles of time that sculpt our world. Creating the shape of time passing. -Jake Wells |
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Birds, Umbrellas, and Boundaries
Please join us for the opening reception of “Birds, Umbrellas, and Boundaries” on Saturday November 6th from 6-9PM.
In a style that has been described as sophisticated whimsy and quirky intellectualism, Aaron and Michelle make use of painting, drawing, sculpture and poetry to attack their themes.
“Birds, Umbrellas, and Boundaries” is an exploration of the lines of protection (or lack thereof) that exist within a person or between groups of people. Some pieces are simple and light. Others are heavier and have more complex interpretations.
The work in this show is a seamless collaboration between Aaron and Michelle Grayum. Each piece contains elements from both artists but unless you know that Aaron tends to create 2 dimensional and Michelle 3 dimensional artwork, you would probably be at a loss to see where the hand of one artists ends and the other begins.
With a marriage, a child, three art exhibits, and various other projects under their belt, it is obvious to see that Aaron and Michelle work well to together. Hopefully you will have a chance to come visit Mir Gallery and see the beautiful artwork that results from their partnership.
This exhibit will show through Nov. 23rd.