Don't you just love to see the up and coming artists as they begin to emerge from their cocoons?  When artists are preparing to graduate from school they are immersed in a crazy world of ending one part of their lives to begin another, one where the notion of shelter and protection is a thing of the past.  Now it will be up to each of them to make it on their own in the world as an artrepreneur.

Edge Gallery has an exhibit of UC Denver students studying sculpture.  I was intrigued at what these newcomers would have to share and it's amazing.  We all have to remember that art is subjective so it's not a surprise that I'm drawn to certain pieces of others.  This is no way sets the tone for the opportunities of the others because it's all personal.

Andrew McClellan's piece in bronze of female figures was breath taking.  It's unfortunate that the piece is "untitled".  For me it makes the work incomplete.  I don't understand how an artist can't find the words to name the piece, especially since it's their creation.  I would hope that Andrew grows into naming his pieces down the road.  It helps move the story forward.

Timothy C. Flood's piece, "Shall We Dance", is made of cast aluminum.  It's on the wall and it's the markings for the feet when learning to dance.  It could be a road map for anything we're trying to accomplish in life.  That's why art is so great because it can go from the specific to the general, it works the other way as well.  The piece is whimsical, interesting and relatable.

It's great to see sculptors making coming of age in today's art world.  Let's give them the encouragement they need and deserve as they set sail for the journey of a lifetime.

Emerging...
Greg

coaching artists to create successful and sustainable art businesses