Artist, Duy Huynh
Blue Spiral 1 Hosts Two New Exhibits
Forming from what seems to be nothingness, clouds and waves are driven by the wind. The rhythmic rise and fall, swells, and currents of both clouds and waves echo the cyclical nature of all things. On this theme, Blue Spiral 1’s latest group exhibition on the lower level of the gallery, Clouds and Waves, features a variety of media, including a special presentation of John Dickson’s time-lapse photography of clouds over the Blue Ridge Mountains.
With this exhibit, several artists will make their Blue Spiral debut. Christine Carr pairs iconic, architectural forms with cloud formations in dramatic black-and-white photographs. Local wood artist Darrell Copeland carves and paints objects reminiscent of the pattern on water’s surface. Exhibiting perpetual motion, the motorized wood components in John Douglas Power’s kinetic sculptures undulate and interact with projected video. Matthew Cusick constructs collaged depictions of waves using Bible engravings and bits of maps taken from a world atlas.
Artists, John Littleton & Kate Vogel
Other artists include Andy Farkas (printmaking), Scott Hazard (mixed media), Charles Keiger (painting), John Littleton and Kate Vogel (glass sculpture), Andrew Moore (painting), and George Peterson (wood).
On the street level’s Showcase Gallery, you’ll find original dreamlike paintings by Duy Huynh and whimsical ceramic sculptures by Deborah G. Rogers. Both works display a strong narrative quality and convey emotions, ranging from playful to poignant. An opening reception takes place Thursday, September 1, from 5–8 p.m. Blue Spiral 1 will be open until 8 p.m. on Friday, September 2, during the Downtown Asheville Art District (DAAD) First Friday Art Walk. Both exhibits continue through November 11.
Blue Spiral 1, a gallery specializing in southern fine art and studio craft, is located at 38 Biltmore Avenue in downtown Asheville. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, visit bluespiral1.com or call 828.251.0202.
