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The Lilienthal Gallery will unveil a contemporary landscape art exhibition on July 11, featuring diverse artists who explore humanity’s connection to nature. The exhibition runs until September, with highlighted talks from notable figures in the art community. Attendees are encouraged to wear earth tone attire to resonate with the theme of the exhibition, which focuses on the evolution of landscape art in today’s society.
Knoxville – The Lilienthal Gallery will unveil a contemporary landscape art exhibition on July 11, showcasing the relevance and evolution of landscape-inspired art. The exhibition will be open to the public from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at 23 Emory Place, with a call for attendees to don earth tone attire to resonate with the exhibition’s theme.
Featured artist David Butler, a recently retired Executive Director of the Knoxville Museum of Art, will deliver a talk at 6:30 pm, where he will discuss his artwork that celebrates the beauty of Appalachia. The exhibition aims to connect local artists with the Knoxville community, as noted by Gallery Director Kelly Ferguson, who emphasized the inclusion of an international artist’s work.
This exhibition marks a departure from traditional interpretations of landscape art, featuring a diverse array of contemporary expressions. The participating artists explore significant themes related to humanity’s interaction with nature and the ways civilization impacts the natural environment. Regional artist David Underwood, known for exhibiting at the Smithsonian, integrates metaphorical meanings into his work, while local photographer Gary Heatherly employs modern techniques to offer fresh takes on realism.
Other notable artists include Paul Paiement, whose pieces depict futuristic human influences on the landscape through transparent architectural designs, and Micah Ofstedahl, who utilizes visual language to represent unseen natural forces, such as cell phone signals and electrical currents affecting landscapes. Additionally, Ann Marie Auricchio’s artwork embodies abstraction and emotional expressions through vibrant colors and dynamic forms, while Joseph Ashman’s pieces delve into the spiritual connection between land and sky, inviting deeper viewer engagement.
The exhibition runs until September, and all artworks will be available for sale, providing the community with the opportunity to acquire unique pieces of contemporary landscape art. Lilienthal Gallery is open from Wednesday to Sunday, noon to 5:00 pm, creating ample opportunities for art enthusiasts and the general public to experience the exhibition.
In addition to the exhibition, the gallery will host a talk by historian Jack Neely on July 25 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, discussing the impact of significant artists in Tennessee. This event adds educational value and context to the ongoing dialogue about art’s evolution in the region.
Contemporary landscape art continues to be a crucial medium for reflecting on the relationship between humanity and nature. The current works featured at the Lilienthal Gallery underscore how technological advancements and industrial influences shape artistic expressions. As artists navigate themes relevant to today’s society, they reaffirm landscape art’s enduring relevance and transformative potential in the cultural landscape of East Tennessee.
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