The Athens Institute for Contemporary Art’s annual juried exhibition, “SURFACE,” includes various works of contemporary art created by nearly 30 artists who interpreted the prompt in different ways. The artists have individually taken the term to literally mean the surface of an artwork, an environment, an individual or reference the act of becoming evident. Some also interpreted the meaning of “surface” to be breaking up from the watery depths, applying concrete or bringing something to our attention, a more figurative meaning. “SURFACE” is meant for the artists to explore the word as a noun and verb through visuals. The works were juried by Clay Aldridge and Josiah Golson of Stove Works, a gallery with a similar mission to ATHICA’s that is located in Chattanooga, TN. The opening reception will feature music by DJ De La Luna, and an artist roundtable discussion will be held on closing day, Nov. 19, at 4 p.m.
WHO: “SURFACE” Opening Reception
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 14, 6–9 p.m.
WHERE: ATHICA
HOW MUCH: Donations encouraged
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