contemporary & outsider art

presents

• Me, My Cat and My House - A Glimpse of Art Brut -
July 11 - Sept. 13

•Previous shows @ gallery F

 

The exhibition is an installation of drawings, paintings, and objects created by artists with mental disabilities. It looks at the question, “Is there such a thing as so-called Outsider Art? Who is the outsider? Is it the artist, or is everybody an outsider in some way?”

This show attempts to shed light on the relationship between the artistic process and the product. In this case the product is very colorful, joyful and pure. The intentions are not to resolve the problems of the world, but to convey more basic needs, like living in a house, having my cat, being with a friend. "I would like to be a cat, then I would eat and eat and eat.” (smile) - Mike.

In the end it does not matter if we call it Raw Art, Art Brut, or Outsider Art - we all become Insiders. Artists will be present for the opening. Spontaneous music may occur.

Opening Reception Sat, July 11, 2009 6-9p
Show runs through Sept 13

Gallery Hours: Tues-Fri 12-6p • Sat-Sun 9a-4p

Artist Talk/Roundtable Discussion, date TBA

The Artists:
Bill Guion
Lisa Manus
Tracy L. Martin
Paul Miktarian
Mike Rewis

Curated by
Jennifer Campbell, Patricia Earnhardt & Sabine Schlunk

Thanks for the special support of The Kennedy Center at Vanderbilt University & Merritt Ireland of Pacesetters, Cookeville.

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more info: sschlunk@scarrittbennett.org

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