as chosen by Gallery Intern Alexis Avedisian
The Flat File Project of AS220's project space gallery include a wide range of works by local artists. Prints, original drawings, paintings and books lay side by side and convey several inspiring themes in which the artist explores through the range of their chosen medium. While looking through the selection of works, one can't help but notice the recurring theme of adventure, fantasy, and ritual.
Kyle Komiegas free form, brightly saturated marker drawings evoke the viewers imagination, as if lying in a field and making shapes out of technicolored clouds. These, with David Jebutu's repetitive and ritualistic 'text drawings' make up an interesting selection of work from the Top Draw Art Center in Warren.
Seamus Hames (who's drawings are on view at Project Space through April) 'channels youthful feelings of freedom into his life as an adult'. His delicate, precise, and monotone pen and ink drawings of the natural world highlight an interesting juxtaposition between the wild imagination of a child and the structured routine of modern adult life. Much like this, Michael Kachinis' intaglio print of a man nursing a cup of coffee reflects one of the several rituals of the modern adult.
Rebecca Simmering and Meredith Stern's work feature friendly monsters floating free in a fantasy world. Meant to inspire an envision of a peaceful, politically just community, Stern's winged and fury creatures hold hands in a beautiful linoleum block print entitled It's Time for Togetherness', while Simmering's simple etching of furry legs in 'Hot Legs' is both playful and enchanting.
These works, can be viewed at the Project Space Gallery, and are available to purchase online HERE.