Art Guild of Tellico Village: As We Interpret Our World
October 6-28, 2023
Art Guild of Tellico Village: As We Interpret Our World
Opening reception: Friday, October 6, 5:00-9:00 PM
Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM – 5 PM and Saturday, 10 AM – 1 PM. Additional hours: Fri Oct 13, 5-7 PM; Thu Oct 19, 5-7 PM; Thu Oct 26, 5-7 PM
Organized by the Art Guild of Tellico Village, “As We Interpret Our World” features a juried selection of artistic styles ranging from abstract to realistic. We are fascinated by the kaleidoscope of beauty and emotion that a close community of artists can create. We observe the same world, yet record images, movement, and meaning uniquely. This exhibition considers the myriad of results possible when interpretation meets the eye of the beholder.
Put five artists in a room full of people and ask them to paint what they see. One will paint a portrait so lifelike you will wonder what the subject is thinking. The second will capture a quiet moment of contemplation, while the third molds an abstract head bursting with thoughts. A collage will take an unusual path with a still life in the corner, while a photograph captures the trees beyond the window. We may walk the same Earth, we may even enter the same room, but what we each take away will be unique.
We are artists moved by mountains, flowers, oceans, animals, light, and dark. We are activated by emotion, reverence, curiosity, and play. We have something to say, which might be serious, sarcastic, joyful, mad, or challenging. We may express ourselves in black and white or fluorescent color, in two dimensions or three. But what’s inside must come out, and art is the vehicle. In the final hour, every artist hopes to find a match — the fellow viewer who regards a work of art and says “Yes, I feel that too.” We hope you find your match.
The Art Guild of Tellico Village has two hundred members, embracing all mediums of visual art. Our purpose is to support and encourage creativity, appreciation, and community through artistic educational activities including presentations, classes, workshops, and exhibits. The Art Guild welcomes experienced artists, aspiring artists, and those who simply appreciate artistic beauty.
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