So last week I walk into the KACC gallery towing along my rather large painting. My mom and I stroll over to the counter to register it for their show called "Images".
The room goes silent.
I'm (as usual) completely oblivious to the whispers and chatters about violations of gallery rules.
Apparently, the gallery does not allow nudes...ummm...seriously??
The entry form mentioned nothing of the sort. Plus, I've shown my work there before...uhh, like 90% of my pieces have naked ladies somewhere in them. Supposedly, these past nudes I had showed were more silhouetted.
There is mumbling and grumbling going on as I sit there...totally surprised that my painting was causing such a stir. Several of the artists that were standing around start migrating toward me...to meet me...pat me on the back...form some nude artwork commraderie! It was kind of a funny scene. I have no idea what I started, but the lady in charge of submissions finally said, "I'm going to accept it! It's about time Kerrville get over it." or something like that. I think her name was Marsha (Medford)? The piece she entered was one of my favorites there, by -the-way. If you go, look for a dark turquoise with rich, vibriant deep sea-like colors and a textural coral attached to it. Very cool.
A couple of the artists (also with cool works) were seriously high-fiving me because, "We hate showing here because they don't allow nudes."
Anyway, that's my story of the week. I'm off to take a dip in the baby-pool...
If you're in Kerrville: http://www.kacckerrville.com/
It's a great organization/gallery with some fantastic showings, so I mean no disrespect with this post...but I was a bit flabbergasted. I understand what they are trying to prevent, but its art...not pornagraphy.
P.S. The Gourd show was simply amazing! I had no idea a gourd could be turned into so many versions of gorgeousness!
The room goes silent.
I'm (as usual) completely oblivious to the whispers and chatters about violations of gallery rules.
Apparently, the gallery does not allow nudes...ummm...seriously??
The entry form mentioned nothing of the sort. Plus, I've shown my work there before...uhh, like 90% of my pieces have naked ladies somewhere in them. Supposedly, these past nudes I had showed were more silhouetted.
There is mumbling and grumbling going on as I sit there...totally surprised that my painting was causing such a stir. Several of the artists that were standing around start migrating toward me...to meet me...pat me on the back...form some nude artwork commraderie! It was kind of a funny scene. I have no idea what I started, but the lady in charge of submissions finally said, "I'm going to accept it! It's about time Kerrville get over it." or something like that. I think her name was Marsha (Medford)? The piece she entered was one of my favorites there, by -the-way. If you go, look for a dark turquoise with rich, vibriant deep sea-like colors and a textural coral attached to it. Very cool.
A couple of the artists (also with cool works) were seriously high-fiving me because, "We hate showing here because they don't allow nudes."
Anyway, that's my story of the week. I'm off to take a dip in the baby-pool...
If you're in Kerrville: http://www.kacckerrville.com/
It's a great organization/gallery with some fantastic showings, so I mean no disrespect with this post...but I was a bit flabbergasted. I understand what they are trying to prevent, but its art...not pornagraphy.
P.S. The Gourd show was simply amazing! I had no idea a gourd could be turned into so many versions of gorgeousness!
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