Art Opening for "Dance Hall Days"
Press Release: Art Opening for “Dance Hall Days,” new works by Gina Tuzzi With additional works by: Rebecca Baldwin, Alyssa Newton, Kasey Hass, Victor Feyling, Shane Donaldson, Victor Batz, Danielle Carlson, Gabrielle Castro, Angie Allen & Grace Franchini Sounds provided by Jaymorg The Sanctuary is excited to announce Dance Hall Days, a painting exhibition inspired by music and movement. The main hall will feature new works by Gina Tuzzi. The meeting room will feature contributions from students of the Humboldt State University honors painting program. The exhibition will be on view through the months of May and June, with an opening reception taking place 6-9pm on May 13th during Arts Arcata. In addition, Jaymorg will be providing ambiance with a selection of dancehall records. Selections from “Dance Hall Days” by Gina Tuzzi, 2016 More about “Dance Hall Days” Gina Tuzzi’s world of painting has a beat. Often directly referencing the musicians she is inspired by, Tuzzi paints a vibrant world full of color and movement. For this exhibition of new paintings and sculptures, the act of dancing is celebrated with color fields, wild brush strokes, and the stark profiles of jubilant dancing figures. Tuzzi adds in her own words: “Two minutes and fifteen seconds into the dance track I Feel Love by Donna Summer, she repeats the refrain "You and Me" 5 times in a row in this cascading walk down of beckoning vocal notes, like a disco waterfall that embraces me in it's daydream arms listen after listen. The resonance of this sensation runs deep, making my body move, my mind remember the smell of sweet rum from the Coconut Grove bathroom in the spring of '95, my mind's eye see fuchsia beams intersecting blushing pink light from a distant pulsing atmosphere. There's an undeniable escape in that fleeting yet impactful moment, one I welcome and cherish every time I encounter it. The aim of this particular body of work is to visually manifest those sublime sensations, through a language of light, texture, color and rhythm. Dance floor memories flood my conscious mind and eclipse any fear, trouble or concerned thought. The making of the work is a meditation on the positive, a reminder of the richness of our moments, past, present and future in the generous subtlety of light and sound.” Dance Hall Days also features a group of artists from the HSU honors painting program, who have been studying under Gina Tuzzi. Join us as we celebrate these promising young artists during HSU’s graduation weekend. Details: Dance Hall Days at the Sanctuary, 1301 J Street Opening Reception: May 13th, 6pm-9pm On view: Wednesdays 12-5pm Fridays 11am-4:30pm Saturday 11am-4:30pm during events, or by appointment Image: Attached: Selection from “Dance Hall Days” by Gina Tuzzi 2016 About the Sanctuary: The Sanctuary is a playground for creative action and artful living. Housed in a historic building that was once a woman’s club, the Sanctuary is a space dedicated to making and experiencing art in community. We produce gallery exhibitions, education programs, live music, community events, and much more. Our printmaking lab, ceramics studio, food garden, communal kitchen, textile supplies, and stage serve as venues for creativity of all kinds. The Sanctuary thrives in the shared efforts of volunteers, artists, and our dedicated neighbors. The Sanctuary is an ongoing project of Creative Sanctuary, a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation.
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