In “Pretend,” the newest installation by artist Anne McInnis, screen printing techniques are used on washi paper and silk organza to repeat the motifs of clouds and mirrors, conveying ideas about the shifting, illusive nature of identity. Shapes and forms echo across the work, with text elements added to blur the lines of what is real. McInnis is a Ph.D. candidate at UGA in the department of textiles, merchandising and interiors. She was originally a BFA student at UGA in drawing and painting in the ‘80s, but dropped out and moved to New York to work as an artist after having her work exhibited at the High Museum. There, she worked in the textile design industry for decades before earning her BA in visual arts at SUNY Empire College in 2017 and returning to UGA for her graduate degree. McInnis’ artist talk will allow audiences to learn more about her process in the creation of “Pretend,” which will be on display in the LHAC Lobby Case through July 12.
WHO: Anne McInnis Artist Talk
WHEN: Thursday, June 12, 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lyndon House Arts Center
HOW MUCH: FREE!
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