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A group show of art by Obi Kaufmann
Opening Reception, First Thursday, June 3rd, 6-9pm
This show is based around a model of the artist as collector of souvenirs. Souvenirs that may or may not transcend the world of Kitsch but are certainly profoundly resonant with memory and intention. These souvenirs are crafted heroically from an unknown and creative challenge that are then brought back to the community as evidence of said challenge. This proverbial head-from-the-hunted-beast is a symbol of process and the Thing conquered. The process transformed in an almost socially-alchemic, transubstantiation into thing of art, a product, a glorious residue. The gathered roster of artists includes emerging and established artists from a regional and national level who have built their careers in two and three dimensions. The space in the gallery itself will be monumentally transformed to become an experience where the participant is invited to enter an different environment where thresholds and boundaries are redefined; to enter what is to be a gallery/lounge/church/campsite. The process of putting the show together is well documented with regular meetings between the artists and the curator and multiple studio visits that are posted at the Swee(t)Art blog by Obi Kaufmann.
