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Terminal Physical Space Presents “Metamorphoses” by Aaron Henderson February 6 – 17

Post date: Feb 7 2012 - 1:10pm

Aaron’s videos and installations examine the personal, cultural and political ramifications of all action, from intimate gestures to displays of super-human acrobatics. Well acquainted with movement, he threw himself into walls and off of platforms for STREB Extreme Action, an acrobatic performance company from 2002-6. His videos, installations and projection designs have been presented at Lincoln Center, the Wexner Center and many other theaters, colleges and festivals across the country. These projects were aided by NYSCA and Creative Capital MAP grants.

Currently, Aaron is an Assistant Professor in the Studio Arts Department at the University of Pittsburgh.

http://www.aaronhenderson.com/

Artist Spencer Finch To Give a Lecture on February 7

Post date: Feb 3 2012 - 1:47pm

Moon Dust (Apollo 17), 2009

Artist Spencer Finch will give a public lecture on his work on Tuesday, February 7 at 7pm in Trahern 401.

http://www.spencerfinch.com/

“Text and Textiles (A SAMPLER)” Opens on February 13 in the Trahern Gallery

Post date: Feb 1 2012 - 5:44am

Jean Brueggenjohann, Four Square Third Leave, quilt

Centuries ago, before the appearance of printed books, stories and personal histories were set down on meticulously hand-embroidered fabrics. It’s little wonder then that the word “text,” which originated around the 14th century, was derived from the Latin word “textus,” which loosely means “to weave.”

The connection between the two words is the subject of a fascinating new art exhibit at Austin Peay State University’s Trahern Gallery – “Text and Textiles (A SAMPLER).”

The exhibition opens with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 13. Curators Cynthia Marsh, APSU professor of art, and Paul Collins, Trahern Gallery director, intend to present works by contemporary artists that have referenced the historic and/or vernacular use of text and textiles into their creative practices.

“Many contemporary artists that use materials and techniques relating to historic fabric design, also use text as an important element in their work,” Marsh said. “Quilts, for example, have a long history of using text for various political or documentary purposes.”

The Text and Textiles exhibit runs through Feb. 29 and is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Collins at collinsp@apsu.edu.

The APSU Downtown Gallery presents “Seranade: the Works of Kim Balevre and Danisha Stallings”

Post date: Feb 1 2012 - 4:44am

APSU Downtown Gallery, Strawberry Alley will open “Serenade: the works of
Kim Balevre and Danisha Stallings”. Kim’s photographs are taken using a
standard 50mm lens and focuses on the visual relationships between light,
line, texture, shape and value in Montana’s Paradise Valley. Danisha’s work
features poster-like images that focus on the presence of music in her life.
Her love of music was influenced by her uncle, Robert Earl Smith, to whom
she dedicates this body of work.

The exhibition runs from February 2 – 25 with an opening reception on February 2 from 5 – 8 pm as part of Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk.

Both Kim and Danisha are graduates of the APSU Department of Art.

Professor Jesse Shaw’s Work Reviewed In ArtNowNashville

Post date: Jan 31 2012 - 6:42am

Read the Review Here