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May Issue 2007

Coffey & Thompson Gallery in Charlotte, NC, Features Works by Edwin Gil

Coffey & Thompson Gallery in Charlotte, NC, is presenting the exhibit, For Fun, For Love, For Life, featuring works by Edwin Gil, on view through May 5, 2007.

Gil has become a household name in Charlotte for his innovative ideas and prolific talent. This new exhibit is a tri-dimensional presentation that showcases his penchant for finding meaning in the ordinary and for making the extraordinary readily accessible.
 
The For Fun component of the exhibit keeps exploring his definition of "imbecile" as one who needs support to walk. He contends that all of us tend to rely in different "canes" to hold us up and that it is a sign of maturity and growth when we decide to take baby steps unaided. For Fun is a compilation of characters that are obviously dependent; it is easy for the observer to see what this characters' crutches are.
 
The mixture of love and passion that Gil feels for his creative work and life itself gives rise to the For Love aspect of this exhibit. The artist opens the windows of his soul to reveal in abstract paintings his inner world and creative energy.
 
The For Life category manifests a more practical reality: the need for the material. Since Charlotte's artistic market seems to favor renditions of landscapes, Gil, provides several colorful options for those interested in having an original work decorate their homes. Bright reds, deep greens and royal magentas combine in his brushes to paint landscapes that evoke the beautiful worlds we explore in our dreams.
 
For more information check our NC Commercial Gallery listings, call the gallery at 704/375-7232 or visit (www.coffeyandthompson.com).

 

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