Check out this show Im in...out in Chicago: An exhibition of veterans artwork that explores the relationship between Surrealism and the experience of war. SURREALISM & WAR Opening: Memorial Day, May 26, 2014 | 10AM - 5PM | 11AM Color Guard | 2PM Artist Talk Exhibition Run: May 26, 2014 - November 1, 2014 Artist: William Dugan | Stan Gillett | Michael Helbing | David Keefe | Jim Leedy | Robynn Murray | Giuseppe Pellicano | Ehren Tool | Richard Yohnka | and many more Link: nvam.org/upcoming-surrealism-war/ Join and share the event with friends on Facebook Surrealism is an attempt to revolt against the inherent contradictions of a society ruled by rational thought while dominated by war and oppression. Surrealism seeks expression of thought in the absence of all control exercised by reason and free of aesthetic and moral preoccupation. It is this same absence of control exercised by reason that many combat veterans seek to explore and express after their experiences in war. SURREALISM & WAR features the artwork of nine veteran artists that intentionally and unintentionally use and explore Surrealist processes and concepts. Of note, SURREALISM & WAR includes the seminal work, The Earth Lies Screaming, by Jim Leedy, a Korean War veteran who was one of only two Americans invited to participate in the largest Surrealist exhibition ever assembled at the Retretti Art Center, Finland, an exhibition that began with Miro, Dali, and DuChamp, and culminated with several works by Mr. Leedy. The exhibition will also feature work from the National Veterans Art Museum permanent collection and The Unknown Veteran, an exquisite corpse project organized by Jeanne Dunning and exhibition curator Aaron Hughes.
Posted on: Thu, 15 May 2014 16:42:04 +0000
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