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June Issue 2005
Caldwell Arts Council in Lenoir, NC, Features Works by Toni Carlton and Hank T. Foreman
The Caldwell Arts Council in Lenoir, NC, presents its June exhibit, Journey to the Source, which features artists Toni Carlton, and Hank T. Foreman. The exhibit runs from June 3-24, 2005.
Toni
Carlton
Toni Carlton, a native to the High Country, owns and operates Carlton Gallery, in Foscoe, NC, where she exhibits her own pieces, as well as work from local, national, and international artists. Carlton Gallery originated in 1982 as a weaving studio. Her early work was primarily fiber, including traditional weaving patterns, modern wall hangings, and sculptural basketry.
Some of Carlton's recent works include a vibrant mixed media painting series entitled, Spirit of the Heart. These paintings depict the odyssey of interrelationship amidst personal challenges. She states, "I'm committed to co-creating heartfelt expressions of life's journey". Currently, Carlton's work is a series of mixed media collages incorporating images from personal life experiences, a love of dance, and photographic images taken during travels.
Many of Carlton's pieces incorporate images of goddess figures such as Kuan Yin, the goddess of compassion, and photos of ancient ruins of female deities. In her most recent compositions, as Carlton combines calligraphic and Asian symbols into her work, many of her collectors find these pieces reminiscent of her early acrylic brush drawings. Through the layers of collage Carlton revisits her journey as an artist through the years.
Carlton received her BS in Industrial Arts
and Technical Education, as well as Art Marketing and Production
from Appalachian State University. Her collections have been exhibited
throughout NC, SC, Washington, DC, TX, and NY. On a personal note,
she says, "My hope is that my original creations open our
hearts and touch our souls to inspire and lift our spirits. I
will continue along a theme that speaks to people's hearts and
touches them in ways that are healing and helpful in developing
an understanding of our interconnectedness".
Hank T. Forman
Hank T. Foreman is an artist, art administrator and educator. He is currently employed by Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, where he serves as Director and Chief Curator of the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. Foreman began his affiliation with Appalachian State University in 1993, and has taught in both the Art Department and Watauga College/Inter-disciplinary Studies programs.
Foreman received his BCA in Painting and Sculpture from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and his MA in Art Education from Appalachian State University. Exhibition programs in which Foreman has been a participant feature arts professionals like: Richard Anuszkiewicz, Jose Bedia, Jackie Brookner, Maryrose Carroll, Keith Carter, Elliott Daingerfield, Audrey Flack, Suzi Gablik, Keith Haring, Jenny Holzer, Richard Hunt, Jeff Koons, Lucy Lippard, Sominique Mazeaud, Jesus Moroles, Daido Moriyama, John Perreault, Man Ray, Joyce Scott, James Surls, and Mierle Laderman Ukeles, just to name a few. Foreman's studio work continues to focus on the concepts of cultural construction, ecology, spirituality and often combines non-traditional and traditional materials. Foreman is currently exhibiting at Apexart in New York City.
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Gallery listings, call the gallery at 828/754-2486 or at (www.caldwellarts.com).
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