'He said, She said' to feature work of two prominent artists
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News & Public Opinion photo by Jef Vidmar Ginny Baughman works on an old wedding dress she is converting
into a piece of art Friday morning at Gallery 202, co-op, 38 N. State St.
Baughman, along with painter John Daniels (background), will each have their
work on the human form on display at the gallery, in the "He Said, She
said" exhibit opening July 19. |
The
age old battle of the sexes meets one of art's most timeless subjects in
Gallery 202's "He said, She said ... An investigation of the Human
Form," an exhibit featuring the works of two noted local artists planned
to open July 19.
Painter
John Daniels and painter-sculptor Ginny Baughman will be displaying their
opposing expressions of the human figure at the gallery, 38 N. State St.,
through Aug. 26.
The
exhibit, they hope, will inspire thought about the distinctions between male
and female perspectives.
"This
is a very personal body of artwork," said exhibit curator and gallery
owner Renee Kropat. "You don't always want to go down to a gallery and
say, 'That would look great over my couch.'"
Daniels
and Baughman say their styles couldn't be more different. But the discrepancies
in their art work only add interest to the show, they say.
Daniels
paints in oils, using bright colors to highlight the emotion inherent in his
subjects.
Baughman
recently put her architectural drawing work on hold to focus on creating
three-dimensional busts using paint, plaster and found objects.
Daniels
is a former president of the Westerville Art League. Baughman teaches art for
the Westerville Parks and Recreation Department and at Gallery 202. Between the
two artists, they have they have 55 years of experience in their respective
crafts.
"I
like the dichotomy that's going on," said Kropat. "To me they
compliment each other very well."
While
Baughman approaches her subject from a narrative perspective, Daniel's approach
captures the ephemeral in his subjects, Baughman, Daniels and Kropat agree.
The
opening reception for the show will be held at 7 p.m July, 22 at Gallery 202.
The exhibit is free and refreshments will be served.
Daniels and Kropat also are offering figure drawing classes to those who are interested in conducting their own studies of the human form, on Mondays and Tuesdays at Gallery 202. More information is available upon request at jdaniels@iwaynet.net.