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SUMMARY:Mulcahy | Walsh: Double Feature Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday October 13th from 5-8pm as we dive into ne
 w works from sculptor Andrea Mulcahy and painter Patrick Walsh.\n\nAndre
 a Mulcahy: Artist Statement\n\nEnergy is a part of all that exists. I se
 ek to capture the essence of an energetic state–the visible as well as
  the subtle\, invisible energy that surrounds us. A swirl of wind power 
 can be observed if matter\, such as sand\, is pulled into the force. Eve
 n if the sand isn’t present\, the power of nature still moves energy i
 n all directions. I’m drawn to the power and the form. I’m fascinate
 d by the way the energy centers draw in information from our surrounding
 s as well as radiate an energy of vibration. My sculptures capture a mom
 ent of an energetic state. They hold the dynamism of the moment while th
 e lines extend outward\, continuing the movement out into space. I disco
 vered that steel rods\, while durable\, could be bent and welded to reve
 al a graceful fluidity\, ultimately yielding the energetic forms I envis
 ion. As a result\, I create the forms that become an integral part of th
 e energetic flow of the space.\n\nPatrick Walsh: Artist Statement\n\nCur
 rently\, my work consists primarily of acrylic paint on canvas. I use co
 lor and gesture to encompass human emotion and socio-economic themes. My
  work is sporadic and aggressive\, using a vast range of techniques and 
 mediums to help me convey these topics. Collecting ideas from history as
  well as current events\, my paintings can be seen as abstract cultural 
 representations that tell a story reflecting the human condition. Aside 
 from these concrete themes and ideas\, I rely heavily on the unexpected 
 and subconscious mind as well as personal experiences to lead my hand th
 rough these conceptual eruptions of vivid color. The viewer can find dar
 k imagery and subject matter that is illustrated with a vigor and intens
 ity of pigment that an overarching feeling of hope is unavoidable.\n\nFi
 gures:\n\nI create these figures as a representation of the feelings and
  emotions we hide from the world and people around us. Jealousy\, Sadnes
 s\, Hatred\, Love\, Lust etc. What people tend to stray from showing for
  fear of judgment. I use aggressive mark making and line work to convey 
 these feelings and emotions in order to bring them to the surface of the
  canvas to confront the viewer. Thus\, creating a connection between the
  viewer and subject. We can empathize with the figures.
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LOCATION:68 Commercial St Bldg A\, portland\,  Maine  04101\,  US
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