Kendra Barth & Beth Meadows: Cute AF Vol. 2
November 4-26, 2022
Kendra Barth & Beth Meadows: Cute AF Vol. 2
Opening reception: Friday, November 4, 5:00-9:00 PM
Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Saturday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Closed Wed-Fri Nov 23-25, re-opening Sat Nov 26
Cute AF Vol. 2 will feature ceramic works by Kendra Barth and painted wooden cutouts by Beth Meadows. This show is a continuation of a collaboration of cuteness between the two artists. The idea for this exhibition began several years ago when Meadows noticed shared themes of cuteness between the two artists’ bodies of work. She envisioned a distinguished gallery setting to house their most adorable pieces entitled Cute AF as a nod to some of their more subversive themes. At its heart, the intent of this show is to delight. The exhibition showcases four themes shared by both artists: kitchen, cats, forest friends, and snacks.
Kendra Barth is an artist and ceramicist working in Knoxville under the name Blanket Fort Studio. She creates funky handmade ceramics and sculptures that showcase her unique, childlike, colorful, and illustrative style. Her work often explores themes of nature, surrealism, and humor. She was born in McAllen, TX and received her BFA from West Texas A&M University. She now lives in Knoxville with her partner Andrew and daughter Hazel.
Beth Meadows is an artist living and working in Rockford. She received her BFA in Studio Art with a concentration in Drawing from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2007. She has made and sold artwork ever since, inspired by dark humor, high-end design, and a fascination with mixing high and low art. She explores themes of aspirational living, new versus old, folk versus academic art, the power and struggles specific to women, and mental health.