Due to Social Distancing and new rules for public gatherings, this event has been postponed. Keep in touch for updates to this show’s opening date.
Please join us for the opening reception of “Fine Feathered Friends” featuring the work of Shane Hickrod. from 6pm - 8pm. The artist’s latest imaginings captures a flock of birds finding themselves in various poses and situations. This new body of work continues in his vibrant style of vivid colors in complex layers. This event is free and open to the public. Free parking is available behind the building during this event.
The exhibit will be available through April 21st.
About the Artist:
As many of us do, Shane started drawing and sketching as a child. But at the age of 18 he saw a retrospective of Francis Bacon paintings at the MOMA in New York City, which made a lasting impression on him. So much so, that he went on to graduate from USI with a BS in Art.
Constantly inspired by the world around him, he engages in his environment directly by enjoying active hobbies like skateboarding and bicycling. He finds those activities meditative, “but with the threat of bodily harm.” Irreverent, intense, and humorous, Shane’s robust view of the world readily influences his style of painting and sculpture. His work is often painted on large canvases, fitting for an artist who lives life in a big way.
"Art statements seem kind of pointless to me and historically have ruined my impression of some works of art. I like ambiguity especially in regards to visual art. I feel that when a piece is left on its own, it encourages an open dialogue with the viewer and through this collaboration meaning is found. We all have our own experiences and baggage that we bring to the conversation. The titles I give my work are usually only a description of some part of the piece; a color or some other embellishment that distinguishes one from another. I really only do this to make it easier to inventory because I feel that anything more than that would be leading and unnecessary. I want the viewers to be able and relate to my work in their own way.