Last Thursday was the opening of Matt Sellar's Exhibit "Formation" at Platform Gallery
(Open March 28 to May 4, 2013) I was lucky to be the first to arrive. I got to spend some time looking at the work. (Later on it was not so easy to see everything or hear... a very nice turnout!)
I loved this first piece, that looks like a crazy bone/ comb thing. It is carved wood and on a gorgeous custom table also made by Sellars.
Also notable was this piece of carved wood on another custom platform.....
These are some clay pieces that I was not as drawn to, perhaps because they seemed like thoughts in process. Sellar's wood work is so very warm and poetic. Elegant and refined without being controlled. It is a truly amazing feat to be able to hold on to the soul of a piece long enough to execute it, which he does effortlessly in wood and pencil, so these clay pieces seemed less adventurous to me, but still nice objects.
Fantastic drawings!!!
I didn't get a picture of the installation, but its worth a visit to the show by itself. I wish I had gone in sooner to hear better the poetry on the video piece, but could just make out the tone of Matt's voice. I can imagine a second career for him in country music! I wish....
I so enjoyed this opening, seeing old friends and other Art Peeps. I don't get out much, and am prone to introversion, but this event was not to be missed.
Here is Geg (spelling?) looking professorish.... I saw most all my favorite people and some great art.
Congrats Matt, you are a star.
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