Vessels
Shanneil Clarke, Either Love Me or Leave Me Alone, 2022, Oil, acrylic, oil stick, and fabric on canvas sheet, 48 × 36 in
Zeitgeist is pleased to present Vessels, a group exhibit guest curated by Evan Roosevelt Brown. The exhibit will be on display April 6-27, 2024, with an opening reception April 6, 5-8pm. This is the first in a series of two exhibits curated by Brown that fall during Zeitgeist’s 30th anniversary. We are excited to mark the occasion by looking forward with a fresh exhibit of artists and voices who are new to the gallery.
Artist Talk April 11, 5:30-7:30
Curator – Evan Roosevelt Brown,
An art curator and creative director with a passion for building upon the artistic expressions of artists. Evan’s innovative approach to curating exhibitions has garnered local and state attention. From his exhibitions at The NKA Gallery Nashville and Memphis, TN to collaborative curatorial projects with Ce Gallery, MOCAN and Soho House Nashville. He's built an identity of bringing together young, emerging, and progressive artists to exhibit their artistic voice through exhibitions. Seamlessly blending diverse art forms, from traditional paintings and sculptures. His curated exhibitions often transcend the confines of a gallery space, engaging with public spaces and incorporating multimedia elements.
Curatorial Statement
noun: Vessel; plural noun: Vessels
1. a hollow container, especially one used to hold liquid, such as a bowl or cask.
Similar: repository, reservatory
(Chiefly in or alluding to biblical use) a person, especially regarded as holding or embodying a particular quality. "Lord, use this lowly vessel, let me serve You as You will"
Artists are infused with this “quality” that I cannot always put an adjective to, but they can pour out this quality into what we consume as “art”
In the realm of artistic creation, the vessel transcends its traditional identity as a mere carrier or container. Within this exhibition, the term 'vessel' evolves into a profound representation of artists themselves—individuals who encapsulate emotions, stories, and perspectives within the vessels of their chosen mediums.
The exhibited artworks stand as vessels, not merely as physical objects, but as manifestations of the artists' inner worlds. Each piece is a vessel of narrative, capturing the fluidity of thoughts, the intensity of emotions, and the depth of experiences. These vessels, shaped by the artists' hands and minds, become conduits through which their creativity flows.
The concept of 'vessels' extends beyond the physical forms presented; it encompasses the artists themselves as vessels of inspiration, innovation, and introspection. Through their art, these vessels beckon us to peer into their souls, offering glimpses of imagination and interpretation.
In this collection, 'Vessels' celebrates the symbiotic relationship between artists and their creations—a dynamic interplay where the vessel is both the artist and the art. It beckons viewers to ponder the multifaceted nature of creativity, inviting them to embark on an introspective voyage, exploring the profound connections between the vessel, the artist, and the beholder.
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