Jackson Fine Art Fall Exhibitions (Wednesdays)
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CRITIC’S PICK: Michael Stipe, Angela West & John Chiara, Jackson Fine Art - Former R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe presents photographs of family and friends, portraits on rice paper, painted bronze fox sculptures, and portraits of his muses in an exhibition he calls ‘Even The Birds Gave Pause,’ his first for Jackson Fine Art. The gallery says Stipe’s portraits “reflect a variety of different approaches - candid, conceptual, and classical – but always with a poignant sensitivity to the vulnerability of his subjects.”
Running concurrently is ‘In Conversation,’ a joint exhibition featuring John Chiara’s “dreamy, richly colored camera obscura” creations and mixed media works by Dahlonega-born photographer Alice West. A reception welcoming the artists will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. - Kevin C. Madigan
From the venue:
Michael Stipe
Even the birds gave pause October 1 - December 20, 2024
Michael Stipe (American, born 1960) is a multifaceted artist, producer, and singer/songwriter whose career has spanned over four decades. Best known as the frontman of the legendary band R.E.M., Michael Stipe has sold over 100 million records worldwide and left an indelible mark on the music industry. Beyond his musical achievements, Michael Stipe has made significant contributions to the art world, focusing on cross-medium work that explores the intersections of video, soundscape, sculpture, and photographic and digital imagery. His recent photo books, including Volume 1 (2018), Our Interference Times: A Visual Record (2019), and Even the Birds Gave Pause (2023), showcase his innovative approach to visual storytelling, further solidifying Michael Stipe’s position as a dynamic and influential contemporary artist.
Angela West and John Chiara
In Conversation October 1 - December 20, 2024
John Chiara (born 1971) is a contemporary photographer known for his innovative approach to image-making, blending elements of photography, sculpture, and performance. Chiara’s work defies traditional photography methods, as he has developed a unique process that creates one-of-a-kind photographs using hand-built cameras. The largest of these cameras measures 50” x 80” and is transported on a flatbed trailer, underscoring the scale and ambition of Chiara’s artistic vision. Once a location is selected, John Chiara physically enters the camera to manipulate the exposure, using his hands to control the light that enters the lens. The result is a series of large-scale, dreamlike images that are both perceptually striking and rich with texture, reflecting Chiara’s deep engagement with the physicality of his medium.
Angela West (b. 1971) captures the delicate interplay between time, memory, and place in her evocative body of work. With a 25-year history at Jackson Fine Art, where she has been featured in six solo and six group exhibitions, Angela West is celebrated for her ability to navigate the intimate and communal aspects of life in the South. Her recent work merges photography and painting, reflecting a personal exploration of domesticity and its historical impact on women’s artistic expression. In each project, Angela West’s attention to life, landscape, and the passage of time conveys affection and unsentimental realism.
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