Gallery Stroll: the White Cube – November 2005

Unknown Gallery has become very well known for its intelligent, imaginative and inspi- rational shows. The gallery has provided a domicile for developing shows that infuse the artist and the viewer with a new sense of what Art is. November’s Uncanny show will take place November 18th and run through December. Uncanny is described by Webster’s dictionary as “peculiarly unsettling, as if of super- natural origin or eerie.” This title opens many “doors of perception” as some of Utah’s most bright and emerging artists will walk though, around, and on those doors.
Cein Watson emulates the disloca- tion of the uncanny through his col-
lages and prints on enamel medium. David Ruelman not only embraces the uncanny in his artistic pro- cess, by using old pages and acrylic washes, but also chose a humming bird as
his subject exploring the
colored pencil, oil and dry pastel. Leia Bell has an uncanny knack for knowing what the public wants; her work on gig posters for national acts and local venues has evolved into a trademark style that is pleasantly rep- resented in this show. Ryan Durfee will use sweaty heads as the subject for his graphic illustration. Look for a comic book storyline woven into the mix. Blaine Hofeling selected wax and mixed media to explore the cos- metology of the uncanny. However, Sri Whipple may be the uncanniest of them all! He will use his gro- tesque, cartoon and pop surrealism to discuss the unnatural. Sri works on what could, should, but doesn’t exist. Last but not least, Trent Call, a local legend that can be found participating and encouraging the uncanny wherever he is, is going to “Figure it out as he paints, but have a good time!”
Uncanny show will take place November 18th and run through December
at the
Unknown Gallery
eerie and supernatural abilities of the small and agitated creature. Tessa Lindsay’s work in fresco, the craft of painting on moist plaster, dislocates and transfers images on to the fresco paintings by removing the image and the surface from its context. Toby Putman docent of this project, uses gels and mixed media to emulate the collapse and uncer- tainties of the uncanny.
Jeni Lords, artist and mother, will engage us with her work using mixed water media, a combina- tion of water colors, grouache, ink,
Ten amazing artists, one show, many different directions. Check out Uncanny at Unknown Gallery located at 353 West 200 South. Also visit www. unkgallery.com
(Sometimes you need a P.S.) A Gallery is located at 1321 South 2100 East. A Gallery in October fea- tured the new and, may I say, amaz- ing artwork of artist Brent Godfrey. Look for his work in the upcoming Holiday group show at A Gallery.
Stay tuned for more Gallery info… Comments and press releases should be directed to Mariah@slugmag.com Support local art, it support’s you!
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