Two Columns Presents the thesis show of
Fine Art majors Maurice Mullinax, Stephanie Kroth, Jackson Ray Petty, Miguel
Diaz III and Jose Carlos Zavarse Pinto. Curb Appeal explores the theme of coded
experience through introspection. Whether the experience is fabricated or
not, it is evident that all of the artists strive to observe an unfamiliar
consciousness or authentic perspective that may help create a better
understanding for both the artist and viewer. In a show such as Curb
Appeal several similarities in artistic intentions are pursued while allowing
each artist to continue pushing the boundaries of their chosen medium.
Maurice strives to explore the recreation of his identity and subsequent
evolution to that of a studio artist. His works draw attention to
the solitary existence of the artist that and how he maintains a balanced
connection with our counterparts. Miguel Diaz explores an artificial experience
under the guise of Trigga Miggz. The paintings and prints of Trigga Miggz are
exaggerated in content while still relating to the disconnection between users
and their portrayed self in social media.
Artist Stephanie Kroth, depicts
important moments of personal history by visually defining them through
documenting structural and organic landscapes. Her recent works are derived
from the idea of being perceptive of everyday structure that visually aids to
an idea of mental mind mapping that define her current environment.
Jackson Ray Petty’s paintings explore
intention through reflexivity by depicting the plan as well as the execution.
Through specific focus on figure-ground relationships and material
consideration, Jackson questions the relative authenticity of experience.
Jose Carlos Zavarse Pinto’s work stems
from the meeting place between observation and contemplation. Both of them
share a space in which selective abstraction of observed scenes are then
translated into timeless moments through the incorporation of color.
The exhibition will be open from February 23rd to February 27th
with the closing reception on Friday, February 27th from 6 pm to 9 pm.
