From November 1-22, 2019 New City Arts, supported by UVA Arts & the Office of the Provost & the Vice Provost for the Arts, presents cloudwatching, an exhibition of works on paper and sculpture by Anna Morgan.

• First Friday Opening: November 1 from 5-7:30PM. Artist talk at 6 PM.
• Open Hours: Noon-4PM, Monday-Friday

ARTIST STATEMENT 

cloudwatching is a series of new works on paper and sculptures that reference various themes and forms. My work comes from observing nature and idiosyncrasies of life. It comes from noticing details in my surroundings that are often overlooked, such as electrical wires, sidewalk cracks, oil stains, light through leaves, clouds, and morning shadows, and thinking about how all these facets of life come together to create joyful symphonies. 

My process informs my concept: staining and crafting papers in an unknown, haphazard way that allow the final product to be a surprise—a coming together of materials to comprise a controlled chaos inspired by everyday objects and experiences.

MEET ANNA MORGAN

Anna Morgan is an interdisciplinary artist based in Charlottesville, Virginia. She works and experiments with printmaking, papermaking, sculpture, poetry, and photography. She is currently an Aunspaugh Fifth-Year Fellow at the University of Virginia, where she recently received her BA in Studio Art and Psychology. 

Artwork images courtesy of the artist.

This Welcome Gallery Exhibit Opening Reception is sponsored by UVA Arts & the Office of the Provost & the Vice Provost for the Arts. It is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.

Located at 114 3rd St. NE, Welcome Gallery is downtown, storefront art space in Charlottesville, VA, run by New City Arts Initiative, a non-profit community arts organization. This same location houses NCAI staff offices and a studio space.