It's interesting to have two artists showing in one gallery especially when the two bodies or work are so diverse.  I was at Edge Gallery earlier in the month and the two artists couldn't be more different from one another.  It's your choice which part of the gallery you are drawn to, and what experience you have viewing the art. 

The first artist had photographs of a gnome in various locations.  Kind of like a gnome version of "Flat Stanley".  Since many of the photographs were at the beach, having a section in the gallery with sand and gnomes you could play with was an interesting extension of the art.  It was cute.

The other artist, Deborah Howard, had a more intense exhibit.  The work was based on the Dead Sea Scrolls.  It shows the connection between nature and healing.  (If nature and healing are an interest of yours read Gerald Mays book about this topic).  There were two pieces that stood out for me; they are "Babata and Her Daughters" and "Dead Sea Sandals".

Each of Deborah's works were filled with emotion and had a visceral impact.  The use of encaustic allowed her to exhibit the complexity of the subject matter.  The body of work was cohesive and as you went from one piece to the next more of the story unfolded.  I'm drawn to cohesion.  I think there is a synergy that takes place when there is a thread that runs through the work.  It adds intensity and gives the viewer an opportunity to "get it".

I look forward to seeing more of Deborah's work.  I get the sense that there is more to the story yet to be told.

Playful versus Intense...
Greg

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