LEADED

THE MATERIALITY AND METAMORPHOSIS OF GRAPHITE

University of Richmond Museums

Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art

Curated by N. Elizabeth Schlatter


Elizabeth was co-curator for 1708 Gallery's most recent exhibition, Plane Text, from this past June/July 2007. See the review in Style Magazine.















Christopher Cook, Baroque III, graphite, oil, and resin on coated paper, 2004, (large detail)

On view August 23 to September 30, 2007, Leaded: The Materiality and Metamorphosis of Graphite features more than forty contemporary artworks by seventeen international artists who utilize the physical nature and visual characteristics of graphite and pencils as content in their two- and three-dimensional work. While employing a fundamental drawing medium, the art in the exhibition stands outside of the generalized history of modern drawing. The role of mark-making is subsumed or completely absent from many of the pieces. Likewise, representation is a secondary motivation. - University of Richmond Museums Web Site

Opening Reception:
Wednesday, September 5, 2007, 7 to 9 p.m.7 p.m., Lecture, Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall, Modlin Center for the Arts"Materiality and Image,"Christopher Cook, artist featured in the exhibition8 to 9 p.m., Reception and preview of the exhibition, Leaded: The Materiality and Metamorphosis of GraphiteJoel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art, Modlin Center for the Arts

Workshop:
Friday, September 7, 2007, 2 to 4 p.m.Workshop "Materiality and Image-Making," Christopher Cook, artist featured in the exhibition, Leaded: The Materiality and Metamorphosis of Graphite Artyard, Visual Arts Building, Modlin Center for the ArtsPrograms and exhibitions are free and open to the public.

Museum hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 1 - 5pm. Admission is free. Call 804.289.8276 fro information and directions.