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Janaury Issue 2008
Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum in Myrtle Beach, SC, Starts New Year with Eclectic Exhibits
Following a tenth-anniversary year that included artistic genres from around the world, the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum in Myrtle Beach, SC, launches 2008 with three exhibits showcasing the talents of artists in our own corner of the world. Included are: Pete the Cat: Acrylic Paintings by James Dean, on view from Jan. 10 through Feb. 17, 2008; The Smiths, A Lowcountry Family of Artists, featuring oil paintings by Betty Anglin Smith, Shannon Smith, Jennifer Smith Rogers and black and white photography by Tripp Smith, on view from Jan. 13 through Apr. 17, 2008; and Michael McDunn: Works in Wood, featuring custom designed furniture by this gifted Greenville, SC, artisan.
James Dean
Electrical engineer-turned-artist James Dean initially pursued painting as a sideline from his job at Georgia Power Company. Among his creations were the occasional humorous rendering of his cat, Pete - which soon became his best-selling works and a full-time occupation for the artist. In this sampling of 30 acrylic paintings on canvas, Pete can be found in classic "pet poses", along with new takes on the old masters' works, or "on location" all over the world.
Tripp Smith
Jennifer Smith Rogers
Shannon Smith
Not only renowned as a close-knit family, the Smiths of Charleston, SC, are equally known for their extraordinary artistic talents. Betty Anglin Smith and her 30-something triplets, Shannon, Jennifer and Tripp, intertwine their lives and their art. Betty's marsh-front home and studio serve as the backdrop for her enormous canvases full of strong colors and ever-moving brushwork. Shannon Smith, the world traveler, finds inspiration in subject matter she has encountered in the US and abroad. Jennifer Smith Rogers, mother of two youngsters herself, stays closer to home, capturing the historical sites and the coastal islands surrounding Charleston. And Tripp Smith uses black and white photography to bring to life the hidden treasures of the barrier islands and natural vistas of the quickly dwindling pristine marshlands. Their exhibit features 28 works.
Whether commissioned to build a conference table, credenza or desk for a corporate office, or a Kiawah hunt board, walnut corner cabinet, or Kyudo audiovisual cabinet for some discriminating homeowner, master craftsman Michael McDunn creates unique furniture pieces that serve as elegant and powerful centerpieces for any space. His exhibit comprises some 16 pieces.
The Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum is a wholly nonprofit institution located across from Springmaid Pier in Myrtle Beach. Components of Museum programs are funded in part by support from the City of Myrtle Beach, the Horry County Council and the South Carolina Arts Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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