About Artist Reception - Still Women Run Deep, A still life exhibition..."Still Woman Run Deep," Live Streaming opening preview July 24rd 6 to 7 pm and In-Gallery exhibition opening Friday, July 24, 7 to 9 pm end date August 6th.
"Still Woman Run Deep," the latest Bowersock Gallery exhibition, will explore the meaningful depths collection of simple, unassuming objects can reach through their selection and arrangement.
"This is the genre at its best. It features exquisite work, masterfully executed," Owner, Gallery Curator Steve Bowersock says. "This collection of 'things' tell stories, direct the mind to deeper ideas, or give a restful place for a mind to linger."
"Still Woman Run Deep," opens Friday, July, 24 and runs through August 6th, at Bowersock Gallery 373 Commercial Street, Provincetown, Mass. The show's online, multiple platform opening runs 6 to 7 p.m., just before the in-gallery, live person, opening event, which runs 7 p.m to 9pm.
The Gallery's current policy limits indoor visitors to eight. Social distancing, and masks required.
Exhibiting artists are Noriko Fox, Sydney Bella Sparrow, Julie Beck, Terry Rafferty, Natalie Featherstone, Loren Pugh, and Brittany Haynes.
"The still life genre reaches back into antiquity, with its popularity rising in the 16th century. That's also when it began to be used as a means to convey symbolization, hinting at religious, political, and still later psychological concepts," Bowersock says. "There is a beauty we tend to overlook in everyday goods, from something as simple as who came up with the idea and design for an item, how perfectly functional it is - or not - and even how appealing its form can be."
"This show will encompass the history of still life; the pursuit of beauty, and objects for the sake of something greater."
"Still Woman Run Deep," will introduce the work of Featherstone to gallery patrons.
"Natalie's work is incredible - truly individual. Her work looks like a collage of items stuck on a board - old cut out prints, three-D items, crumpled masking tape, and the like" Bowersock says. "Once your brain wraps around the fact everything is painted it's simply mesmerizing. She's a wonderful addition."
Fox's realistic work swings from the classic take to the humorous staged toys. Sparrow's highly sought after photo realism goes for honesty in their Spartan staging, with hints of something more. "SWRD" will include some of Sparrow's traditional spools and pears.
Rafferty's contemporary realist canvases depict still-life steeped in story and character while Hayes focuses on the sheer beauty of the simple objects.
Bowersock patrons are familiar with Pugh's land and seascapes from past exhibits. This is her first still life collection at the gallery. The rich representational work features near iridescent, plump oranges, and pears with tales.
Julie Beck's contemporary realist work has the feel of poetry. The subject range from the classic vintage collection to the contemporary assemblage, all with stories to tell.
"There is nothing stodgy or static about this collection. This is still life in the hands of the accomplished contemporary artist who can't help but speak to something beyond that which sits before them," Bowersock says. "This exhibit is still life's legacy."
The Bowersock Gallery is limited to10 visitors, requests masks, and follows all state and CDC safety suggestions.