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Gathered VI
The opening reception for Gathered IV will be on Saturday, November 18 from 3 PM – 5 PM.
Winners will be announced at the closing reception on Saturday, January 13 from 3 PM – 5 PM.
The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA GA) is thrilled to present the 6th installment of the biennial exhibition Gathered VI: Georgia Artists Selecting Georgia Artists. Esteemed jurors Betsy Cain, Joseph Peragine, and Bojana Ginn committed to offering not only the breadth of talent across the state of Georgia, but also the depth.
324 Artists submitted well over 900 incredible artworks. From this pool of talent, our jurors have diligently selected a diverse spectrum of artwork including sculpture, painting, photography, textile and new media from artists representing 20 cities and towns across Georgia. The result is a rich group exhibition celebrating works by 46 Georgia artists. We anticipate this year’s selections to rival past exhibitions, extoling the breadth and talent encompassed within the state of Georgia’s visual arts community.
The exhibition has steadily evolved over the last seventeen years from its original incarnation: Within State Lines, which took place in 2006 and 2009, to Georgia Artists Selecting Georgia Artists, 2013 and 2015, and finally, to Gathered: Georgia Artists Selecting Georgia Artists. The MOCA GA mission is fully realized within this project as artists are involved in all phases of the exhibition, including selection and review.
The Artists
Steven Anderson
Justin Archer
Darien Arikoski-Johnson
Luke Buffenmyer
Joe Camoosa
Philip Carpenter
In Kyoung Chun
Corrine Colarusso
Carla Contreras
Erin Dixon
Craig Dongoski
Ben Dunn
Scott Eakin
Hannah Ehrlich
Johanna Flores
Rachel K. Garceau
Kathleen Gegan
Wesley Harvey
Melissa Huang
Carol John
Krista Jones
Wioleta Kaminska
Kevin Kirkwood
Grace Kisa
Stephanie Kolpy
Chase Lanier
Michelle Laxalt
Pam Longobardi
Jason Matherly
Quintavius Oliver
Norton Pease
Serena Perrone
Noah Reyes
David Robinson
Ferdinand Rosa
Stacie Rose
Timothy Short
Ben Steele
Rylan Steele
Sergio Suarez
Constance Thalken
igor vavrovsky
Martha Whittington
Adam Winnie
Ivy Wu
Caomin Xie
Featuring five large-scale drawings and a 6-hour sound composition, the exhibition is a continuation of the my of my thesis work, expanding the narrative that I began as a graduate. The depth dimension is bottomless.
“Probing the subterranean world within, Chthonic Passage, focuses on the underworld descent that occurs during the initial phase of shamanic initiations. The passage of thresholds, trials, encounters, and symbolic death, all find their place in the mono-myth. This exhibition explores a quest into the cave of the mind through a combination of archetypal symbolism and uncanny aesthetics. My works draw from narrative themes found in ancient mythologies in which journeys of a transformative nature confront the unknown within the depths of the psyche. Initiating and integrating the polarities within us, between the oppositions of the Dionysian and Apollonian, instinct and intellect, emotion and reason, maybe it’s possible to glimpse a reflection of ourselves."
Also on view at Whitespace Gallery is The Pleasure Was All Mine, a solo exhibition by Atlanta-based artist Sonya Yong James, with sound by artist Craig Dongoski. Eddie Farr opens, Longleaf, in shedspace. Love Me Right Now by artist Neill Prewitt who will initiate our newest project space, peepspace.
Exhibition Dates:
October 5 - November 25, 2023
Piseóg
Campus Gate Art Gallery at Young Harris College
OPENING: September 28th, 6-9pm
Exhibition: September 28th -October 26th
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9-5pm
The works in this exhibition delve into the realm of "Piseóg", an Irish word that refers to a superstition or folk belief, often one associated with magic or the supernatural. In Irish culture, piseógs often involve practices or customs believed to bring good or bad luck, ward off evil spirits, or influence events. It can also come to mean much more than simple sayings and quaint beliefs and come to represent powerful curses.
I began developing the charcoal drawings in this exhibition during an artist residency at the Burren College of Art in Ballyvaughan, Ireland in the summer 2022. While my fascination with Ireland is rooted in learning more about my own by my heritage. It was during my travels seeing the countryside for myself, speaking with historians, local guides and folklorist Eddie Lenihan, that I came to better understand of the mysterious pull the dark emerald has.
Each of the 16 drawings in the exhibition serve as a visual narrative, capturing the essence of a superstition, myth, or belief that lie hidden within countryside. I employ intricate line work and meticulous detail to breathe life into these narratives, infusing them with a sense of mystique and reverence. The use of chiaroscuro and shading creates a play of light and shadow that mirrors the duality often present in superstitions – the balance between good and ill fortune, protection, and vulnerability.
The Irish have historically been thought of as being a superstitious people. Like many cultures around the world, Ireland has a rich history of folklore, mythology, and superstitions that have influenced their beliefs and practices. Marked by a series of invasions and conquests and hardships that have significantly shaped the country's development, the legacy of these events continues to influence Irish identity to this day.
Ireland's cultural heritage includes a wealth of myths, legends, and stories that often involve supernatural elements. These stories can contribute to a sense of wonder and belief in the mystical. Many Irish superstitions have been passed down through generations via oral tradition. Stories, sayings, and customs are often shared within families and communities, reinforcing these beliefs.
This exhibition is exploration of the secrets and mysteries that lie hidden within the enduring allure of Piseóg – a celebration of the beliefs, stories, and traditions that have shaped Irish culture for centuries.
Campus Gate Art Gallery
5149 College St, Young Harris, GA 30582
