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October Issue 2005
Hickory Museum of Art in Hickory, NC, Features Works by John Mode and les caison, III
The Hickory Museum of Art in Hickory, NC, is
presenting the exhibitions: Art and Life of Havana, featuring
photography by John Mode, on view through Jan. 8, 2006, and FIRST
STEPS, an installation of drawing illustrations by North Carolina
native les caison, III, on view through Dec. 11, 2005. This sketchbook
presentation of unabashed ideas gives a glimpse into the working
artist's studio renderings.
Mode traveled to Cuba in the Spring of 2004 with a group from
Appalachian State University. During his three-week stay, the
sights, sounds and energy of the human and natural landscape captivated
him. In his words, "While there I realized how beautiful
the people and the country really were and it allowed me to see
Cuba in a light that most Americans do not."
The Art and Life of Havana exhibition is a part of the Hickory Museum of Art's Local Artist program. This program provides area artists with the opportunity to exhibit their work in a three month, one person show. The mission of HMA is to serve the community interest and strengthen community ties. Mode is an area native and graduate of Appalachian State University with a BS degree in Industrial Science with a concentration in photography.
Mode's collection provides a glance into everyday life in Cuba, encapsulating the essence of its people.
les caison's extensive body of rough sketch illustrations will be on view through Dec. 11, 2005. Touted by the Asheville Citizen-Times as one of Asheville's creative "Young Guns," Mr. Caison ("K-son") received a grant from the Asheville Arts Council for this project.
Says the artist, "Scratch paper, the space where primer meets cardboard, a notebook page containing an array of captions and scribbles: these portions of artwork which are usually painted over, or hidden within the sketch log, possess significant creative residue. Often their origin is to serve as a reference and/or to problem solve. These 'First Steps' are made with little extraneous thought, thus pure. It is these raw musings that deserve their own public viewing."
Born and raised in Greensboro, NC, caison earned a BFA in Studio Art from Appalachian State University. He is represented by TwoArtChicks Art Gallery in Greensboro, NC, and Solo Art Gallery in Winston Salem, NC. caison's art is collected and exhibited nationally. FIRST STEPS is his 13th solo art exhibition.
This project is supported be a Regional Arts Project Grant from the Asheville Area Arts Council, the Avery Arts Council, the Madison County Arts Council, the Toe River Arts Council and the North Carolina Arts Council.
The Hickory Museum of Art is a United Arts Funded Affiliate of the Catawba County Council for the Arts.
For additional information check our NC Institutional Gallery listings, call the Museum at 828/327-8576 or at (www.HickoryMuseumofArt.org).
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