On view at 422 N. Cleveland
“Socially Awkward is an unaffiliated continuation of the recent Memphis Social exhibitions that took place the week of May 10th at various venues around the city. I was drawn to the word “social” more than anything in regards to this previous exhibition. The visual art in Memphis has historically been traditional and conservative and primarily consists of landscape, figurative realism, and still-life painting. There is so much more to the visual arts in Memphis than this, especially in the context of social practices.Socially Awkward will feature video and installations from Jill Wissmiller, Brooke White, Coriana Close, Terri Phillips, and Georgia Creson. Each of their works are socially conscious pieces either from a environmental, gender, classism, and/or political perspective. ” -Dwayne Butcher
The opening will take place Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 6-8pm and the exhibition will run through June 30, 2013. There will be a short gallery talk with several of the artists immediately prior to the opening at 5:30 pm.If you have any questions please fell free to contact Dwayne Butcher at dwaynebutcher@gmail.com or Emily Harris Halpern at emily@crosstownarts.org.
Image: Jill Wissmiller, Rhinestone Cowboy, Digital Video Projected on to a Glitter Screen
