From September 6-27, 2019 New City Arts presents Things, an exhibition of new paintings, drawings, prints and objects by Ryan Trott.
New City Arts' Welcome Gallery
114 3rd St. NE, Charlottesville, VA 22902
First Fridays
September 6 from 5-7:30 PM. Artist talk at 6 PM
Gallery Hours
Noon-4 PM, Monday-Friday
Exhibition Events
Making Things with Ryan Trott: Sept 18 at 6PM
Co-Working at Welcome Gallery: Sept 25 at 9AM
New City Arts & Crafts: Sept 27 at 10AM
Exhibition Statement (provided by the artist)
Things is a new body of work consisting of paintings, drawings and prints based around a small vocabulary of common themes. Accompanying the exhibition are sets of multiples including silk-screened prints, t-shirts, canvas bags, books, and printed posters. The work that encompassesThings uses a small set of recurring objects (feet, hands, everyday objects, flowers, water) with each object chosen for its shape, symbolic meaning or both. This vocabulary of everyday objects and occurrences is intended to be humorous, boring and honest. The pieces are inspired by editorial illustrations, children’s book drawings and 1960s Pop Art. In creating multiples and working within this small set of themes, the exhibition is an exploration and celebration of the everyday.
About the Artist (provided by the artist)
Ryan Trott is an elementary art educator, illustrator, artist and musician based in Charlottesville, Virginia. He has shown work locally and taught workshops at Welcome Gallery, The Garage, The Bridge PAI, Common House and Found Market. His large scale mural can be seen at Common House social club in Charlottesville. His current focus on illustration and artist books has led to a small publishing project called Everybody Books.
Artwork image courtesy of the artist.