“Pinky” the flamingo by Charlie Yowell is lit in solar lights.Charlie Yowell is best known for his kinetic sculptures made of stained-glass or sheet acrylic formed to metal frames.
But a new Yowell collection is making its debut this month at In-Town Gallery, 26-A Frazier Ave. Called “Light Play,” it is a series of nature-themed, solar-lit sculpture.
The exhibit will open at In-Town’s First Friday reception on July 6 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Yowell works to convey color, movement and light, and inspire feelings of happiness and delight with his artwork. He insists that “deeper meaning” is the antithesis of his artistic goal.
“I want people to have something pretty and happy to look at, day and night. I want them to enjoy my work and smile. Turtles, fish, birds, dragonflies and other natural creatures are a major theme of my work,” says the artist.
Among the new pieces on display is a collection of large, fluorescent acrylic outdoor sculptures accented with flashing solar lights, including a gecko, flamingo, dragonflies and butterfly.
“When you turn the lights off in your home, I want my artwork to still be there, dynamic and visually stimulating. I think art should be seen all the time,” says Yowell.
Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, the artist owns CharlieArt in Dunlap, Tennessee.
In-Town Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sundays.
For more information: 423-267-9214.