Main Gallery : Sam Gilliam, Recent Works

Smith-Andersen Editions, New monoprints

Flanders Contemporary Art is very pleased to announce our next two featured exhibitions, both opening with a reception with the artists and publishers on Friday, October 27th from 6-9 p.m. On view will be the Recent Works of Sam Gilliam and the Prints of Fine Art Publishers - Smith-Andersen Editions.

In our main space we will be showing the Recent Works of Internationally renowned artist Sam Gilliam. Having received numerous awards, fellowships and grants, Mr. Gilliam has never stopped in his relentless pursuit of pushing the envelope. Whether challenging process or presentation methods, Gilliam forces the viewer to look at art with a much different set of eyes.

Initially working with paper, Gilliam moved onto canvas, then loose canvas and sculptures.

His new work is a culmination of all of this. He has created sculptures that incorporate moving parts, rich textures and striking vivid color. Sam Gilliam will fly in from his current home in Washington D.C.for the exhibit.

Smith-Andersen will bring to town the newest and best in contemporary printmakers, with a stunning collection of monotypes from modern masters from around the world. Paula Kirkeby and a number of California-based artists will be in attendance. Names such as Nathan Oliveira, Bruce Conner, Michael Mazur, James Havard, Kris Cox and a selection of others, establish this show, as a definite must see. Local favorites, Steven Sorman and Bruce Nygren, who have recently completed prints with Smith-Andersen, will also be included in the exhibit. Paula Kirkeby, who helped to coordinate the Bruce Conner show at the Walker Art Center, which received tremendous critical success, heads this amazing print house. Bringing to Minneapolis with her years of expertise and knowledge of the monotype process, this should prove to be a technically phenomenal exhibit

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The Friday October 27 opening is in conjunction with Kellie Rae Theiss' opening of Margarita D'Valle's new paintings of figures and florals.

All exhibits run through December 2, 2000.

Flanders Contemporary Art is located at 400 North First Avenue, first floor in the Wyman Building. Gallery hours are 10 to 5 Tuesday through Saturday, and by appointment. To request further information or visuals, please contact Christopher or Doug at 612-344-1700. or via e-mail at <art@flanders-art.com>.