“Perspectives”: a group exhibit of works from the Women’s Caucus for Art of Georgia
January 24 - March 21, 2019
DTG2 at Cornerstone Bank of Decatur • 125 Clairemont Avenue 30030
Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 4 pm & Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
DIFFERENT TRAINS GALLERY announces shift in focus at its satellite space, beginning January 24 with “Perspectives”: a group exhibit of works from the Women’s Caucus for Art of Georgia.
January 17, 2019 (Decatur, Georgia) -- DTG2 at Cornerstone Bank of Decatur, 125 Clairemont Avenue, 30030 -- The satellite space of DIFFERENT TRAINS GALLERY is taking a change in direction in 2019. “The only art gallery in a bank, that we know of”, according to gallery director Shawn Vinson, will begin showcasing art created by members of Georgia-based arts groups, as well as students at local schools and colleges, with quarterly exhibitions. The inaugural show of the programming shift opens January 24, with an artists’ reception from 5 - 8 PM. “Perspectives”, curated by Vinson, is a group exhibit of works from the Women’s Caucus for Art of Georgia (WCAGA). It will continue through March 21, 2019.
“When we were asked to open a satellite gallery at Cornerstone two years ago, the idea was to attract people into our community bank (emphasis on community) and create an inviting and welcoming space. Most of us do our banking on our phones and computers now, so this gave people a good reason to come inside.”, Vinson notes. “Focusing on art from community schools and arts groups is just a natural progression of our mission.”
The new program kicks off on January 24 with “Perspectives”. Vinson selected original works by 32 artists, including paintings, photography, glass and other art forms. The WACGA notes that “often, it is through the personal nature of our process and concepts that viewers come to know work as ours. Those images can be delicate, bold, gentle, aggressive, simple, complicated, intuitive, logical, obtuse or explicit, 2D or 3D. The message and concept becomes enhanced and individualized by how we decide to create that image, using chosen material and media to strengthen our story, our message, our image.”
In curating the exhibit, Vinson says “My goal was to shine a light on each of these unique, individual talents, while crafting a cohesive body of work that is attractive as a whole. Just like the show title alludes to, each artist has their own perspective. How nice it is when they all come together, both metaphorically and aesthetically.”
The selected artists are Sandrine Arons, Vicki Bethel, Sylvia Cross, Emily Clanton, Kate Colpitts, Emily Getsay, Sara Hendrix, Maxine Hess, Donna Horn, Marjorie Jordan, Corlia Kock, Stacy Koffman, Kate Landshaw, Crysta Luke, Callahan McDonough, Kathy Meliopoulos, Barbara Orisch, Maria Ramos, Kate Rehg, Ann Rhodes, Barbara Robinson, Flora Rosefsky, Shoshanna Rosenthal, Ashley Schick, Lisa Schnellinger, Ruth Schowalter, Bijal Shah, Angie Sayaski, Sara Schindel, Lisa Streib, Rebecca Stuckey and Cheryl Tryon.
WHO/WHAT: Perspectives: a group exhibit of works from the Women’s Caucus for Art of Georgia.
WHERE: DTG2 at Cornerstone Bank of Decatur, 125 Clairemont Avenue 30030
WHEN: January 24 - March 21, 2019, opening reception: Jan 24, 5-8 PM, bank/gallery hours: Mon-Thu: 9-4 & Friday: 9-5
January 17, 2019 (Decatur, Georgia) -- DTG2 at Cornerstone Bank of Decatur, 125 Clairemont Avenue, 30030 -- The satellite space of DIFFERENT TRAINS GALLERY is taking a change in direction in 2019. “The only art gallery in a bank, that we know of”, according to gallery director Shawn Vinson, will begin showcasing art created by members of Georgia-based arts groups, as well as students at local schools and colleges, with quarterly exhibitions. The inaugural show of the programming shift opens January 24, with an artists’ reception from 5 - 8 PM. “Perspectives”, curated by Vinson, is a group exhibit of works from the Women’s Caucus for Art of Georgia (WCAGA). It will continue through March 21, 2019.
“When we were asked to open a satellite gallery at Cornerstone two years ago, the idea was to attract people into our community bank (emphasis on community) and create an inviting and welcoming space. Most of us do our banking on our phones and computers now, so this gave people a good reason to come inside.”, Vinson notes. “Focusing on art from community schools and arts groups is just a natural progression of our mission.”
The new program kicks off on January 24 with “Perspectives”. Vinson selected original works by 32 artists, including paintings, photography, glass and other art forms. The WACGA notes that “often, it is through the personal nature of our process and concepts that viewers come to know work as ours. Those images can be delicate, bold, gentle, aggressive, simple, complicated, intuitive, logical, obtuse or explicit, 2D or 3D. The message and concept becomes enhanced and individualized by how we decide to create that image, using chosen material and media to strengthen our story, our message, our image.”
In curating the exhibit, Vinson says “My goal was to shine a light on each of these unique, individual talents, while crafting a cohesive body of work that is attractive as a whole. Just like the show title alludes to, each artist has their own perspective. How nice it is when they all come together, both metaphorically and aesthetically.”
The selected artists are Sandrine Arons, Vicki Bethel, Sylvia Cross, Emily Clanton, Kate Colpitts, Emily Getsay, Sara Hendrix, Maxine Hess, Donna Horn, Marjorie Jordan, Corlia Kock, Stacy Koffman, Kate Landshaw, Crysta Luke, Callahan McDonough, Kathy Meliopoulos, Barbara Orisch, Maria Ramos, Kate Rehg, Ann Rhodes, Barbara Robinson, Flora Rosefsky, Shoshanna Rosenthal, Ashley Schick, Lisa Schnellinger, Ruth Schowalter, Bijal Shah, Angie Sayaski, Sara Schindel, Lisa Streib, Rebecca Stuckey and Cheryl Tryon.
WHO/WHAT: Perspectives: a group exhibit of works from the Women’s Caucus for Art of Georgia.
WHERE: DTG2 at Cornerstone Bank of Decatur, 125 Clairemont Avenue 30030
WHEN: January 24 - March 21, 2019, opening reception: Jan 24, 5-8 PM, bank/gallery hours: Mon-Thu: 9-4 & Friday: 9-5
