SACRA CONVERSAZIONE: The art of Tanja Butler and Tyrus Clutter
October 22-December 1, 2005
The exhibition title is taken from the tradition of Italian altarpieces made in the medieval and early Renaissance periods. It refers to the "conversation" between the various panels of the altarpiece. It was chosen because of the obvious references in Tyrus Clutter's work to altarpieces. His intentions are more to create a sophisticated quotation of liturgical artifacts than to actually make art used in a worship service. Tanja Butler's art seldom literally quotes the altarpiece tradition but is actually more truly made for a context of worship - to offer visual aid in authentic worship in the Christian tradition.
Both artists offer their art as a means to another end than mere aesthetic delectation. Like the Expressionists and other 20th century artists, they seem to long for an art that will arc beyond itself, beyond aesthetic pleasure, allowing the artist to sense his/her connection with society, with a larger context of meaning, with a vision of hope and desire that finds its final fruition in the Divine.
Image: Mystic Marriage, Tanja Butler 2005, oil on panel, 8" x 10".
SACRA CONVERSAZIONE: The art of Tanja Butler and Tyrus Clutter
October 22-December 1, 2005
The exhibition title is taken from the tradition of Italian altarpieces made in the medieval and early Renaissance periods. It refers to the "conversation" between the various panels of the altarpiece. It was chosen because of the obvious references in Tyrus Clutter's work to altarpieces. His intentions are more to create a sophisticated quotation of liturgical artifacts than to actually make art used in a worship service. Tanja Butler's art seldom literally quotes the altarpiece tradition but is actually more truly made for a context of worship - to offer visual aid in authentic worship in the Christian tradition.
Both artists offer their art as a means to another end than mere aesthetic delectation. Like the Expressionists and other 20th century artists, they seem to long for an art that will arc beyond itself, beyond aesthetic pleasure, allowing the artist to sense his/her connection with society, with a larger context of meaning, with a vision of hope and desire that finds its final fruition in the Divine.
Image: Saint Flan, Tyrus Clutter 2005, altarpiece construction, mixed media, 35.5" x 20.25".
SACRA CONVERSAZIONE: The art of Tanja Butler and Tyrus Clutter
October 22-December 1, 2005
The exhibition title is taken from the tradition of Italian altarpieces made in the medieval and early Renaissance periods. It refers to the "conversation" between the various panels of the altarpiece. It was chosen because of the obvious references in Tyrus Clutter's work to altarpieces. His intentions are more to create a sophisticated quotation of liturgical artifacts than to actually make art used in a worship service. Tanja Butler's art seldom literally quotes the altarpiece tradition but is actually more truly made for a context of worship - to offer visual aid in authentic worship in the Christian tradition.
Both artists offer their art as a means to another end than mere aesthetic delectation. Like the Expressionists and other 20th century artists, they seem to long for an art that will arc beyond itself, beyond aesthetic pleasure, allowing the artist to sense his/her connection with society, with a larger context of meaning, with a vision of hope and desire that finds its final fruition in the Divine.
Image: Feel My Hands, Tanja Butler 2005, acrylic and gold leaf on wood, 48" x 15".
RECENT WORK
Featuring Alumni Artists Michelle Arnold, Anthony Falcetta, Jon MacAdam and Truitt Seitz
March 18-April 14, 2006
The only common thread linking the works of these young artists is their background as undergraduates here at Gordon College. The variety seen in the works of these four alumni is more a testimony to their personal vision and aspiration than to anything particular they acquired in the Gordon art program. That being said, it is particularly satisfying to see in their works a commitment to that individual vision while striving for technical excellence in their craft -- something stressed by the faculty here.
Michelle Arnold brings a series of drawings and paintings that have an introspective quality -- celebrating the mystery of embodiment and personal space. Anthony Falcetta ('93) brings more than a decade of exploration and maturation to this exhibit -- with his powerful, painterly abstractions that distill space, light, landscape and memory into beautiful images. The landscape paintings of Jon MacAdam ('99) reveal an eye that caresses and seeks, yielding images of yearning and serenity in our sometimes chaotic world. Finally, the work of Truitt Seitz brings a strong narrative element to the exhibition. Seitz paints the human form with expressionistic bravura, yet with a sensitivity that comes out of the classical mold.
Image: Christ and St. John, ©Truitt Seitz 2005, oil/silver leaf on panel, 72" x 96".
RECENT WORK
Featuring Alumni Artists Michelle Arnold, Anthony Falcetta, Jon MacAdam and Truitt Seitz
March 18-April 14, 2006
The only common thread linking the works of these young artists is their background as undergraduates here at Gordon College. The variety seen in the works of these four alumni is more a testimony to their personal vision and aspiration than to anything particular they acquired in the Gordon art program. That being said, it is particularly satisfying to see in their works a commitment to that individual vision while striving for technical excellence in their craft -- something stressed by the faculty here.
Michelle Arnold brings a series of drawings and paintings that have an introspective quality -- celebrating the mystery of embodiment and personal space. Anthony Falcetta ('93) brings more than a decade of exploration and maturation to this exhibit -- with his powerful, painterly abstractions that distill space, light, landscape and memory into beautiful images. The landscape paintings of Jon MacAdam ('99) reveal an eye that caresses and seeks, yielding images of yearning and serenity in our sometimes chaotic world. Finally, the work of Truitt Seitz brings a strong narrative element to the exhibition. Seitz paints the human form with expressionistic bravura, yet with a sensitivity that comes out of the classical mold.
Image: Home Reflection I, © Michelle Arnold 2005, graphite/paper, 22" x 30".
RECENT WORK
Featuring Alumni Artists Michelle Arnold, Anthony Falcetta, Jon MacAdam and Truitt Seitz
March 18-April 14, 2006
The only common thread linking the works of these young artists is their background as undergraduates here at Gordon College. The variety seen in the works of these four alumni is more a testimony to their personal vision and aspiration than to anything particular they acquired in the Gordon art program. That being said, it is particularly satisfying to see in their works a commitment to that individual vision while striving for technical excellence in their craft -- something stressed by the faculty here.
Michelle Arnold brings a series of drawings and paintings that have an introspective quality -- celebrating the mystery of embodiment and personal space. Anthony Falcetta ('93) brings more than a decade of exploration and maturation to this exhibit -- with his powerful, painterly abstractions that distill space, light, landscape and memory into beautiful images. The landscape paintings of Jon MacAdam ('99) reveal an eye that caresses and seeks, yielding images of yearning and serenity in our sometimes chaotic world. Finally, the work of Truitt Seitz brings a strong narrative element to the exhibition. Seitz paints the human form with expressionistic bravura, yet with a sensitivity that comes out of the classical mold.
Image: let me try to pull you free, © Anthony Falcetta 2005, oil on canvas, 60" x 60".
RECENT WORK
Featuring Alumni Artists Michelle Arnold, Anthony Falcetta, Jon MacAdam and Truitt Seitz
March 18-April 14, 2006
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 18, 4-6pm
The only common thread linking the works of these young artists is their background as undergraduates here at Gordon College. The variety seen in the works of these four alumni is more a testimony to their personal vision and aspiration than to anything particular they acquired in the Gordon art program. That being said, it is particularly satisfying to see in their works a commitment to that individual vision while striving for technical excellence in their craft -- something stressed by the faculty here.
Michelle Arnold brings a series of drawings and paintings that have an introspective quality -- celebrating the mystery of embodiment and personal space. Anthony Falcetta ('93) brings more than a decade of exploration and maturation to this exhibit -- with his powerful, painterly abstractions that distill space, light, landscape and memory into beautiful images. The landscape paintings of Jon MacAdam ('99) reveal an eye that caresses and seeks, yielding images of yearning and serenity in our sometimes chaotic world. Finally, the work of Truitt Seitz brings a strong narrative element to the exhibition. Seitz paints the human form with expressionistic bravura, yet with a sensitivity that comes more out of the classical mold.
Image: Evening Landscape, © Jon MacAdam 2005, oil on wood, 31" x 48".
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