Friday, October 30, 2009
Uncategorized Weekend Arts Agenda: Which craft?
Posted by Julia Victor on Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 8:23 PM
The Atlanta art scene serves up some seasonal spooky shows as well as some great opportunities to meet local artists this weekend. Read on for the rundown.
TONIGHT (Friday)
Two solo exhibitions by native Atlantans open tonight at Jackson Fine Art. The first is from famed photographer Tierney Gearon. In her latest work EXPOSURE, Gearon uses double exposure to create visually engaging autobiographical narratives. The second is Todd Murphy's new series Sovereign Tree, a series of photographs based on Murphy's light-box installation, The Sovereign Tree, at Buckhead's Sovereign tower. The photos feature climbing tree branch segments seamlessly pieced together to represent both the changing seasons and to showcase multiple bird species. Both artists will be present for the opening reception. Free. 6-8 p.m. Jackson Fine Art. 404-233-3739. www.jacksonfineart.com.
One of Eyedrum's finest, Robert Cheatham is reading from his new book at Opal Gallery. Following the reading Cheatham will talk about his inspirations and the intention of his work. As an added bonus, two emerging writers will also do readings to introduce you to their latest books. Free. 7-9 p.m. Opal Gallery. 678-717-8890. www.theopalgallery.com.
Doo Gallery brings you their sixth annual Haunted Art Party tonight. Dress in your best costume and check out some dark art from over 20 artists. Ten raffle tickets will be given to each person who dresses in disguise and the best couple, best male, best female and lamest costumes will all win $25 art vouchers. DJ NY from Lightnin' Entertainment will entertain and Fight to the Death will perform a special Halloween set. $10. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Doo Gallery. www.doogallery.com.
SATURDAY
Join WonderRoot for a Halloween Show & Haunted Art House bonfire extravaganza. Platonic Sex, Black Pockets, Omelet, and Telenovela will provide the tunes. Eric Cupo will present a puppet show with these cute little guys that he makes himself, and Chris Chambers' video installation will be on display. Go in costume or visit the "Zombie Laboratory" while you're there to be zombified. A scary movie adds to the Halloweeny mood. $5. 9-11 p.m. WonderRoot. 404-254-5955. www.wonderroot.com.
SUNDAY
The Women's Caucus for Art of Georgia is sponsoring an artist lecture and reception at Emory to honor artist and professor Diane Solomon Kempler. Kempler is a faculty member in the Department of Visual Arts at Emory and has been an active artist for over 20 years. She will mainly discuss the cultures, ideas and travels that have heavily influenced her work. This event was organized to celebrate the re-installation of Kempler's 1996 Olympic sculpture commission "New Endings." Free. 3 p.m. 700 Peavine Creek Drive, Emory University. 404-401-5861.
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