Shaw's Gallery, Paper Cuts and Track Marks (link)
The recently opened Shaw's Gallery creates a cornerstone for the cultural and architectural rebirth of the Shaw neighborhood. Located just a few blocks east of "The Garden", it sits on a corner street which allows large windows to two sides of the room. Although there are still details to finish, this newly renovated gallery offers high ceilings, great lighting and wonderfully crisp, clean new wall space for local and national artists.
One enters the gallery through a small courtyard garden, complete with fountain. Entering the courtyard, we were greeted by a young man who introduced himself as Nathan Clark, owner. Having never been there before, it was nice to be welcomed by the gallery proprietor. Nathan happens to also be an artist.
The show was a collection of silk screen rock posters. All were nicely done, work came from 11 different artists, L.A. Chicago, K.C and a local favorite, Firecracker Press. Having just completed a class in silk screening at Forest Park Community College, I took a special interest in seeing how the pros do it. Personal favorite: http://www.boringdesigns.com
Also included were various sculptures by Steve Davis. One titled "Egg Tooth", (65" x 24") made of Wood, Steel, Rope and Red Velvet, which I could try to describe but you would get a much better idea by going to the Shaw's Gallery web site. Also represented is sculpture, Abraham Mohler, doing a large contemporary wood carving based on the face of a bearded man.
Bill McKenny and Sterling Holmen http://www.billmckenny.com Being a new form of music, it is a bit difficult to describe but, , , it starts with Bill laying a track on the Bass Fiddle which is recorded using a foot control switch. This track is then looped and embellished with the assistance of Sterling. Let's just say, you have to hear this for yourself.
The crowd was younger that usual. Many fresh faces, naive to what the world really has in store for them. I also visited with fellow photographer and Carbondale alumni, Richard Sprengler. Richard currently has a nice show, "Abenteuer" at the Baseline Gallery.
posted by Rob Miller @ 9:28 AM
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