Two solo shows
dal 29/5/2009 al 24/7/2009
Segnalato da
29/5/2009
Two solo shows
Conner Contemporary Art, Washington
The exhibition is composed by new sculptures and screenprints by Kenny Hunter and "The Last Viking", a presentation of new paintings by Nathaniel Rogers.
Conner Contemporary Art is delighted to present Like Water in Water, an exhibition
of new sculptures and screenprints by Kenny Hunter and The Last Viking, an
exhibition of new paintings by Nathaniel Rogers.
In his third solo-exhibition with the gallery, renowned Scottish artist Kenny Hunter
alters conventions of monumental sculpture to describe tensions between the natural
world and the man-made environment. In his signature style, the artist reveals
nature's adaptations to human encroachment. In the title piece, Like Water in Water,
a young stag gracefully steps through a discarded tire, as it crosses an imaginary
pool of water. Hunter's screenprints of philosophical and poetic quotes mediate our
reflection on the theme of survival amid cycles of production and decay.
With his first solo-exhibition, The Last Viking, Nathaniel Rogers moves from *gogo
art projects into our roster of gallery artists. Rogers updates Old World nursery
rhymes, creating a series of oil paintings on wood panel filled with humorous
insight on human folly. Attributes including toys and animals allude to "The Owl and
the Pussycat," and other tales, which Rogers identifies with current issues, such as
the definition of marriage. Intensifying scenes with vivid depictions of fire, the
artist romanticizes destruction popularized in action films and video games.
An opening night reception will be held Saturday, May 30th: 6-8pm. Artists in
attendance.
Conner Contemporary Art
1358-60 Florida Ave - Washington
Gallery hours: Wednesday through Saturday 11-5pm or by prior appointment
Free admission