GREG CONYNE — Flora
DAVID SELLECK (New Member) — Still Somewhat Crazy
Backroom: Kirk Botero
May 04 - 29, 2010
May 2010: GREG CONYNEand
DAVID SELLECK
During the month of May 2010, Blackfish Gallery will host an exhibition of new work by Greg Conyne and David Selleck. The exhibit opens Tuesday, May 4th and continues through Saturday, May 29th. An opening reception will be held on First Thursday, May 6th from 6-9 pm at the gallery.
Greg Conyne’s exhibit is entitled Flora and relates to the theme of vegetation. His work is comprised of carved wood reliefs and free standing carved wood and steel pieces. Sizes range from 16” x 10” x 9” to approximately 60” x 20” x14”. The carved reliefs are expressive in their twisting and intertwining vines. The free standing sculptures are organic free form shapes mounded on curving cut and hammered welded steel.
Conyne says, “This work represents my continuing fascination with the natural world around us. The pieces are not representational of a particular plant, but have a plant-like organic feel”. His source of inspiration is the amazing natural vegetation seen in the woods in Oregon.
David Selleck’s exhibit of oil paintings and collage is entitled Still Somewhat Crazy. Scale ranges from one foot square up to four feet square.
Selleck writes, “Humorous, wacky or witty describes my art. Like most artists I take chances, push the envelope and work hard to challenge the viewer. I think of my paintings as humorous arrangements with a large dollop of psychology. The imagery may be quirky but the formal foundation of my work is quite serious”.
“Inspiration is culled from the offbeat, off the wall, odd comments and visual images that swirl about us daily. As this information filters through my mind, ideas take shape, evolve and finally materialize as images that have a mind, life and personality of their own”.
“My paintings are launched with several preparatory drawings and then destroyed by collages and reborn as intuitive, personal statements. This early preparation often sets the color tone and direction for the paintings. As an artist, I try to reflect society and hope the intensity and energy of my work translates as an essay on the state of contemporary affairs among man, women and beasts”.
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Backroom: Kirk Botero
Fish Bowl 1: Ellen Goldschmidt
Fish Bowl 2: Karri Deiken
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