Friday, July 10, 2009, 6-10pm
MICRO / macro
MICRO / macro is an exhibition challenging perspective and observation via
scale. Each participating artist was asked to create at least two works: one
miniature, and one oversized--literally or conceptually--investigating the idea of
micro and macro size relationships. Artists include: Nolan Baumgartner, Andrew
Callis, Katherine Jones, Matthew Jones, Patrick Munger, and Ben Wiemeyer.
also...
be sure not to miss:
THE VAI SENIOR SHOW!
Graduating seniors Alexandra Jameson, Kourtney Keiser, and Holland Larsen
will be exhibiting work fom their years at VAI in The Bookroom at Garfo Art
Center--VAI's student gallery. This mini-retrospective will illustrate how
students benefit from the arts education program at Visual Art Institute.
Admission is FREE and open to the public.
For further information, e-mail: staffbox.vai@gmail.com
Wednesday, July 1, 2009, 6-10pm
1982: let’s start here
Closing Reception and Artist/Curator Panel Discussion
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 6-9pm, discussion 7:30
Join us July 1st at Garfo Art Center at the Visual Art Institute (a non-profit
organization) in the old Garfield Elementary building for the closing reception of
1982: let’s start here—an exhibition themed around the year VAI moved into
Garfield. A group show, consisting of nine Salt Lake artists—Trent Call, Jan
Andrews, Tessa Lindsey, Brian Patterson, Gentry Blackburn, Davina Pallone,
Mary Toscano, Jim Williams, and Allison Baar—the exhibition looks back at the
year 1982, through several different lenses; using a cross-section of ages and
media. Installation, video, and paintings—both vintage 82’ and new—reflect the
peculiar collision of pop-culture, science, and politics in a year when the
computer was named Time Magazine’s Man of the Year, and the artificial heart,
the compact disc, and Michael Jackson’s Thriller were released to the public.
The panel discussion will be an open analysis of the exhibition, and will
offer insight to the different artists’ conceptual approaches—politically, culturally,
and visually, and their media/material choices.
Admission is FREE and open to the public
For further information, e-mail: staffbox.vai@gmail.com
Friday, May 29, 2009, 6-10pm
Grand opening exhibition for GARFO ART CENTER at VAI!
1982: let’s start here
Join us May 29 at the Visual Art Institute (a non-profit organization) in the
old Garfield Elementary building for the grand opening of the new Garfo Art Center!
1982: let’s start here is an exhibition themed around the year VAI moved into the
Garfield schoolhouse. A group show, consisting of nine Salt Lake artists:
Trent Call, Jan Andrews, Tessa Lindsey, Brian Patterson, Gentry Blackburn,
Davina Pallone, Mary Toscano, Jim Williams, and Allison Baar. The exhibition
looks back at the year 1982, through several different lenses; using a cross-section
of ages and media. Installation, video, and paintings—both vintage 82’ and
new—reflect the peculiar collision of pop-culture, science, and politics in a year
when the computer was named Time Magazine’s Man of the Year, and the artificial
heart, the compact disc, and Michael Jackson’s Thriller were released to the public.
Due to the inclusion of artists born before, in, and just after 1982, we truly gain a
diverse yet consistent perspective on a year perhaps not noted for its artistic
significance as much as its media influence. Via new approaches to marketing and
textile, design, and color—in conjunction with the pop-culture explosion and the
political tone of the time—the early 1980’s marked the change of a generation, and
the creation of a new one. Through these artists’ different takes we experience
an aesthetic born of the 80’s.
Garfo Art Center seeks to educate, expose, and enhance the relationship
between students, community, and contemporary art by facilitating dialogue
through quality exhibitions and events. As part of VAI, the art center will work in
concert with its mission, and includes a project room that will function as a
student gallery.
Admission is FREE and open to the public
For further information, e-mail: staffbox.vai@gmail.com
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