Hunter Museum collection inspires work of AVA artists

'Examinations' opens Friday at Association for Visual Arts

"Beginning to See the Light — An Ode to Rockwell Kent" by Sue Fox.
"Beginning to See the Light — An Ode to Rockwell Kent" by Sue Fox.

A reception will be held Friday, Aug. 4, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. opening a new exhibit at the Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave.

"Examinations: AVA artists reflecting on the Hunter Museum collection" features 15 of AVA's most-talented emerging artists. They were asked to choose their favorite artwork in the Hunter's permanent collection and contemplate how it speaks to them personally and informs their artistic practice. Artists then discussed the works and their reactions to them on camera. These videos will be shown in the exhibit alongside art created by the artists.

Artists in the exhibit are Travis Knight, Adam Kirby, James McKissic, Susan Fox, Claire Bloomfield, Caitlin Dickens, Rachel Veal, Caroline Covington and Neely Crihfield.

Also, Carrie Pendergrass, Meri Wright, Rylan Thompson, Brent Weston, Katherine Hanks McAlister and Stephanie Anne Martin.

"The purpose of 'Examinations' is to remind emerging artists of the importance of viewing art in person and what an enormous influence this plays in the creation process," says Caitlin Dickens Frenchko, guest services assistant manager at Hunter Museum.

"We hope these artists will continue to visit us for inspiration. We encourage all guests to visit the original selected works at the Hunter to further understand the dialogue between artists over time," Frenchko says.

"AVA is excited to partner with the Hunter Museum of American Art on this project. It's always a fulfilling experience to house the reflective works of our own local artists," says Kreneshia Whiteside, chief curator of AVA.

For more information: 423-265-4282.

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