Artist Talk: Saturday, July 15, 2023, 2-4PM
“Through travel, I seek influences, cultural centers, energies, new terrain and the power of both the spoken and unspoken.” – Alonzo Davis
“The allure of creating is finding places that I do not already know.” – Chee Keong Kung
Vulcan Gallery, Workhouse Center for the Arts,
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Open Latitudes: Mixed Media Works by Alonzo Davis and Chee Keong Kung presents the work of two contemporary artists who share a commonality rooted in exploration, discovery and improvisation. The use of geometric forms, gestural mark-making, the exploration of the tension between 2 and 3D, natural and man-made materials as well as working in series are integral to both artists’ studio practices.
An enticing aspect of travel is leaving the familiar behind and experiencing a new place. Upon returning home, what was once familiar is somehow transformed through new eyes. Through their travels—literal and metaphorical–Davis and Kung have absorbed deep multi-cultural influences that have informed and enriched their work and processes. In the details and precision of their work, there is an expansiveness that extends beyond geographical and cultural boundaries to encompass the broader world.
– Curated by Mary Welch Higgins