Opening Reception
Thursday, August 16, 4:30 - 6:30 PM
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MAIN GALLERY:
FAMILY PORTRAIT Whitney Jade Fairhurst August 16 - September 1, 2018 Opening Reception: Thursday, August 16, 4:30 - 6:30 PM |
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CANVAS ArtSpace is pleased to announce the opening of Family Portrait, a solo exhibition of drawings and handmade dolls by Hendersonville-based artist Whitney Jade Fairhurst, on view in the main gallery from Aug 16 - Sept 1.
Fairhurst began experimenting with soft sculpture after relocating to North Carolina from San Francisco in 2016. Her resulting handmade dolls are disquietly huggable and subvert one's expectations, sometimes with hilarious results. The creatures — relatable, but not quite human — invite the viewer to interact; with intricate details at every vantage point, and some with magnetic appendages that can be rearranged.
The artist's watercolor and pencil drawings are delicate renderings of a more familiar sort, "My watercolor drawings are set up as portraits to represent family and individual identity," says Whitney, "with an occasional feline friend included." At first view the artist's characters are a bit unsettling, but somehow they remain sympathetic creatures.
With her odd, but inviting dolls and awkwardly beautiful family portraits, the artist intends to "give a feeling of inclusion, while also invoking some discomfort. It's the space in-between that I'm interested in exploring."
The artist will be in attendance at the opening reception.
Fairhurst began experimenting with soft sculpture after relocating to North Carolina from San Francisco in 2016. Her resulting handmade dolls are disquietly huggable and subvert one's expectations, sometimes with hilarious results. The creatures — relatable, but not quite human — invite the viewer to interact; with intricate details at every vantage point, and some with magnetic appendages that can be rearranged.
The artist's watercolor and pencil drawings are delicate renderings of a more familiar sort, "My watercolor drawings are set up as portraits to represent family and individual identity," says Whitney, "with an occasional feline friend included." At first view the artist's characters are a bit unsettling, but somehow they remain sympathetic creatures.
With her odd, but inviting dolls and awkwardly beautiful family portraits, the artist intends to "give a feeling of inclusion, while also invoking some discomfort. It's the space in-between that I'm interested in exploring."
The artist will be in attendance at the opening reception.
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2WALLS@CANVAS:
BARBARA YAEGER New Paintings August 16 - September 1, 2018 Opening Reception: Thursday, August 16, 4:30 - 6:30 PM |
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CANVAS ArtSpace is pleased to announce our new project-space, 2WALLS@CANVAS. This curated, rental gallery is a wonderful opportunity for local artists to test new ideas and share their artwork with the public. Our first featured artist at 2WALLS is local painter Barbara Yaeger. Barbara's inventive and playful landscapes demonstrate a daring and intuitive use of color, line and shape that transport the viewer into a kaleidoscopic universe. Like her folk art contemporaries, Barbara has created a unique and personal visual language, utilizing simple shapes drawn with sharpie, flat areas of bold color and an extensive use of patterning. Abstract, graphic and fun, Barbara effortlessly invites the viewer into her colorful world, openly sharing her imagination and joy for creating art.
Joel Edwards will be showcasing his commissioned portraiture, with live demo.
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Hendersonville Open Studio TourPreview Party: Thursday, September 20, 5-8 PM
Main Street, Hendersonville, NC Open Studio Tour: September 22 - September 23, 10 AM - 5 PM View the 2018 Studio Map here. One of the largest open studio events in the Carolinas!
Joel Edwards, of CANAVS ArtSpace will join the 50 artists in more than 30 studios participating in the Open Studio Tour of Henderson County. Now in its 8th year, this free event is a self-guided and self-driving tour that takes visitors into the gorgeous nooks and crannies of our Western North Carolina mountains to meet our community's talented artists. The annual event, sponsored by the Art League of Henderson County, showcases the work of local artists in painting, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, fiber and metal arts, woodworking, and glass. The Open Studio Tour is an opportunity for artists and craftsmen to bring their work to a new audience of art enthusiasts eager to interact with the creators. Join CANVAS ArtSpace at the Preview Party and art raffle, which benefits the Backpack Program in Henderson County. The Preview Party takes place on Main Street as part of Downtown Hendersonville's free concert series, Rhythm & Brews. |