September
13 – November 2, 2008
Place
comes into existence once we, as humans, give it meaning beyond
geographical space. Places with a strong identity are deeply
felt by local inhabitants and visitors, while others lack
authenticity and leave visitors feeling empty. The Museum
of Art invites you to explore your sense of place as it collides
with the large scale sculptures of Carl Billingsley, Jodi
Hollnagel, and Hanna Jubran. The works not only consume a
great amount of physical space but also allow the reinterpretation
of our Sense of Place.
Premiere
Party
September 12, 2008
6-8pm
Members
of Prayers and Tears of Arthur Digby Sellers, out of Chapel
Hill, will delight with their delicate blend of acoustic guitar,
keyboards, and electronic mixing. Folksy and introspective,
the band is in perfect compliment to the Museum's evening.
Please join us for the opening reception. Enjoy light hors
d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and beverages. As always, this
premiere party is free to the public.
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September
13 –November 2, 2008
A Sense of Place
Installation art uses sculptural materials and other media to
modify the way we experience a particular space. This form of
art not necessarily confined to gallery spaces and can be any
material intervention in everyday public or private spaces.
Installations incorporate almost any media to create an experience
in a particular environment. Materials used in contemporary
installation art range from everyday and natural materials.
Some installations are site-specific in that they are designed
to only exist in the space for which they were created.
November
8, 2008-January 11, 2009
The
Energy of a Line
Large
scale works with depth and layers bring to life linear dimensions.
This exploration of the physical characteristics that a line
brings to structure and chaos will provide new insights. Whether
implied or stated, Jason Craighead, Gerry Lynch, and other
contemporary artists deconstruct the line.
January
17-March 8, 2009
Nourishing
the Avante-garde
African American art is a broad term describing the visual
arts of the American black community. Influenced by various
cultural traditions, including those of Africa, Europe and
the Americas this exhibition will compare works by contemporary
African American artists to utilitarian African objects that
are part of the FMA’s Lewis Pate collection.
March
14-May 10, 2009
Juried
Exhibition: Discovering Contemporary
Art in the Carolinas
This
year’s competition will feature emerging and established
artists from across North and South Carolina to be selected
by a nationally known juror. This exhibition will encompass
various styles, mediums, and techniques in both two and three
dimensions. The exhibition will premiere in our galleries,
website, and in a printed catalog. |
