We will sink to the bottom of the ocean together30x24" Mixed Media on Canvas
$800
As most of you know, last night was the opening of Falling into Sound at the Fayetteville Underground in the Hive Gallery. It was an interesting day. I had mixed emotions as I was preparing to attend the opening. If I am honest a wave of sadness washed over me. So, I took a long walk around my favorite park and I lay in the sun supported by the warm grass. I just listened to the voices in my head, the worried self talk, doubt, pride, hope, all those different voices coming at me. Then I spent the rest of my day cleaning my house and listening to music, just going about my regular routine as if nothing in particular was happening later that day. Soon enough it was time to head to the show. I cued up a special Interpol song for the short drive to the studio and I was ready.
The crowds were great, and it was lovely to see so many friends and patrons out enjoying all the exhibitions at the Underground. The sadness I had felt earlier in the day seemed to wash away. I think the sadness was a mix of fear and just the release of giving up this body of work to the world. I have been enveloped by these pieces practically all year. There is a letting go, a realization that the work is now done and that there is nothing left to work on.
I wonder what my work will look like after this exhibition. I wonder how it will feel to paint again after the show. I know there will be a lull and then I will work again. Will it be a continuation? Perhaps, but I think I may ease back into it by painting some smaller quicker works to finally restock my etsy shop. That is my goal for the next month (it has been my goal for awhile now) to get my shop stocked and ready for Christmas, and then to prepare for some holiday small works shows as well.
Right now, I feel like I just need some time off to absorb what I have just accomplished. This was my eighteenth solo show in the fifteen years I have been showing my art. I am very proud of this body of work, this show, and how all the pieces fit together.
It was a wonderful opening night. I hope more people will come during the quieter gallery hours to absorb the works and join me in falling into sound...
Thank you for your friendship and support.
Falling into Sound: Hive Gallery from Megan Chapman on Vimeo.
Megan Chapman
Hive Gallery
Nov. 3-27th
Fayetteville Underground
1 East Center
Fayetteville Arkansas
Gallery Hours: W-F 12-7 and Sat 10-5
In other news: I was interviewed by my local National Public Radio station KUAF about the Underground and my exhibition along with another studio mate. Click on the link to listen.
Megan, I can't imagine having your talent and doubting myself.... your art is wonderful, and the show looks great. I'd visit if I was in your neck of the woods. May you get many sales and recognitions!
ReplyDeleteWell done Megan - I am proud of you! This body of work is the most grounded and the most airy I've seen of yours, if you get my meaning. Dynamically great. I was reading your blog to the sound of NYC - such a wonderful sound. I know those emotions you described - the downfall of being creative and putting your soul on show. But you came out the other side and your show looks fab in the video!
ReplyDeleteI have just come out of a long period of dry, blank canvases and finally got painting again - it has come back even though I thought I'd lost it....