"Fertile Ground" curated by Alix Sloan September 22, 2007

Fertile Ground uncovered in a 4-artist show curated by Alix Sloan
September 18 – October 27, 2007
Opening Reception Saturday September 22, 7-10pm

The Fertile Ground group show curated by Alix Sloan at Varnish Fine Art explores the cycles of life and nature and our roles and experience as we relate to each other, our environment and even the forces beyond our control. Each artist combines representational elements with more graphic/design inspired ones to create colorful 2D works.

Sarah Sohn unapologetically celebrates femininity with a folk-inspired feeling. From a distinctly male (and new father) perspective, William Crump questions the chasm between the reality of who we are and the fantasy of who we thought we would become. Working with as many as seven layers in each work, Julia Marchand discovers new narrative as she goes, exposing them to both the artist and the viewer through her process. Ryan Scully strips away gender and identity and explores the essence of form, emotion and humanity with anonymous, organic and androgynous (yet often suggestive) figures.

Alix Sloan is a private dealer, consultant, writer and curator who has worked with emerging artists for over fifteen years. Artists included in Sloan’s exhibitions have gone on to show at a wide range of galleries. This is her first curated exhibition at Varnish Fine Art

Varnish is a 21+ only venue. No one under the age of 21 will be admitted, included babies and children.

Tues-Fri 11am to 11pm, Sat 1pm to 5pm

Official Website: http://www.varnishfineart.com