UNCW University Union Exhibit Series Features Intaglio Prints and Drawings by John D. Gall
12/20/2005 2:18:40 PM
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Wilmington, N.C. - "Human Equations" - Intaglio Prints and Drawings, an exhibit showcasing intaglio printmaking by artist John Gall begins January 9 and runs through February 21 in UNCW's Warwick Center Gallery. The opening reception will be held from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, January 12. Both the exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. The exhibit is sponsored by UNCW Presents' University Union Exhibit Series.
Gall's intaglio printmaking stems from his imagination. He uses his art to tell stories that were dreamed, imagined or experienced. Using his background in math and science, Gall takes the average mathematical equation, graph or symbol, marveling at the aesthetic beauty in each as he begins to create his story. However, for Gall, it doesn't stop there. In order to complete his work he adds one more equation. One he feels is the most complex of all - the "Human" equation. "In an almost surreal way, I have begun combining and incorporating the human figure with these mathematical symbols in an unexplained space where different scales and perspectives exist within a single piece, and then use them as metaphors to represent knowledge" says Gall.
The European tradition of intaglio or etching, which dates back to the late 15th century, is created by chemically incising an image on either a copper or zinc metal plate. Gall's passion for drawing and his admiration for his mentors Rembrandt, Goya, Whistler and Picasso, and who were also etchers, solidified this choice of medium to use as his primary focus.
John D. Gall has been active as an artist since 1980, and works in many of the traditional art mediums. He was introduced to printmaking, his primary medium, while attending Guilford College in Greensboro. He established Avonwood Press, his studio and shop as the place where he creates and publishes his intaglio prints. His work has been selected for many national group printmaking shows including the Sixty Square Inches, 2001 & 2002 Delta National Small Prints Exhibition, Clemson National Print and Drawing and the 18th Parkside National Small Print Exhibition. His work can be seen throughout North Carolina at The Green Hill Center for NC Art (Greensboro); The Art Cellar Gallery (Banner Elk); and Hampton House Gallery (Winston-Salem).
To view samples of the artists' work, please visit our website at www.uncw.edu/arts.
The Warwick Center is open Monday through Wednesday 7 a.m. - 12 midnight; Thursday and Friday, 7 a.m. - 1 a.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 1 a.m., and Sundays 1 p.m. - 12 midnight. For information and directions, please contact the UNCW Presents office at 910.962.7971 or visit www.uncw.edu/arts.
Media Contact: Tammi L. Berry, 962-7972 or berryt@uncw.edu
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