August is a wild, hot month. The weather is hot, the flowers that are blooming are full of hot color, people are impatient in traffic. There's rushing to finish work to start vacation and scheduling last-minute activities before vacation ends and work starts again. Against all this heat and rush, The Studio presents "Calm/Down", a show that's best seen from a sitting position, designed as a respite for the eye and spirit, a break in a busy month.
I hope people will come to The Studio just to sit and relax. The work is abstract and can be looked at without trying to figure anything out -- unless you want! I've extended the artwork's neutral palette into the gallery space by covering the futon in natural canvas with large black pillows and put a tin of stress-reducing aromatherapy balm and a candle, as well as a Tibetan singing bowl within easy reach of anyone who wants to take a few moments. This is a way to experience the art in an unusual setting with an unusual level of engagement. Most of the time, you walk into a gallery which is often a 'white box', and view whatever is on the wall without a pause -- walk in, walk out. The gallery at The Studio is in the middle of the space, and I'm inviting people to spend a moment in quiet to experience it however they'd like. I'll even make a cup of tea, or some espresso if that's your pleasure!
The Studio is open W-F from 10-5, Saturday 10-3, and other times by chance or appointment. Call 603-455-8008 for information or with questions.
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