A resident of the nearby town of Ila, Kip Ramey’s vibrant folk art paintings capture the friendly charm and simple beauty of rural Southern landscapes. Inspired by the history, folklore and people of the Northeast Georgia mountains, where he grew up, his artwork celebrates the rolling mountains and quaint architecture of the area. Working with bright, saturated colors, the self-taught artist conveys the invisible atmospheric quality of wind with swirling blue-on-blue patterns accented with polka-dotted clouds. Whether it’s a welcoming roadside fruit stand or an old, eerie, boarded-up house on a hill, his scenes feel instantly familiar. Tonight’s closing reception is held in conjunction with the citywide Third Thursday event, and a portion of proceeds will benefit Project Safe. Next month, tiny ATH gallery will host receptions for Elizabeth Hanes on Dec. 1 and 21, and the annual Holi-LADDER-day Market will be held Dec. 2 and 9.
WHO: Kip Ramey
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 16, 6–9 p.m.
WHERE: tiny ATH gallery
HOW MUCH: Donations accepted
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