Size matters at art exhibits this week
The Post and Courier - Charleston, S.C.
Author: CATHERINE BRENNAN HAGOOD
Date: Apr 14, 2005
Robert Lange Studios Fine Art Gallery will present the "Small Works 2005" exhibit through April 30. In contrast to bigger being better, this exhibits parades the belief that better things come in smaller packages.
The "Small Works 2005" show is an assemblage of tiny works created by well-known artists from around town.
All of the artists chosen for the show are active fine art painters and photographers using a variety of styles, colors, mediums and subject matter. For this show, each artist submitted three to six pieces that represent their stylistic approaches to art, and their ability to paint on a small scale.
"The show itself is very collaborative, very Charleston. We wanted to bring together all different artists with contemporary to traditional styles. We needed a theme that would tie them all together; why not small," says Robert Lange, artist and gallery owner.
"This show is a testament to the true nature of Charleston, it may be the only city where, under one roof, 15 artists from different galleries can hang their work in an eclectic show. The camaraderie between artists and gallery owners is unlike anything that I have seen before," Lange says.
For the show, the gallery will display smaller works no larger than 16-by-20 inches priced from $200 to $2,000.
This lower price point allows collectors and art aficionados a chance to buy smaller, affordable pieces created by some of their favorite artists.
Participating artists include: Robert Lange, Allan Hall, John Duckworth, Jeffery Lange and Wade Lawrence of Robert Lange Studios, Mickey Williams of Mickey Williams Studio, Fred Jamar of Charles II, Gary Grier of The Wells Gallery, Harriet Zabusky of SOHO Myriad, Charles Ailstock of Artizom, as well as Michael Tyzack, Kara Hammond and many others.
Gallery hours at Robert Lange Studios Fine Art Gallery are Monday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information, call 805-8052.
The exhibit is free and open to the public.
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