Still Life: The Art of Moonshine
Still Life: The Art of Moonshine is a thematic juried exhibition curated by and including the art of Dr. Brian Harnetty and studio artist Elias Hansen. It also features work from the faculty of the MTSU Department of Art and artifacts from the Tennessee State Museum.
The exhibit, on display at MTSU’s Todd Art Gallery, explores the far-reaching and ongoing history, stereotypes, methods and mythos of an iconic American symbol, Moonshine, as depicted through the interpretive eye of the contemporary fine artist.
While the production of unregulated spirits is not limited to the United States, its meaning to the American mindset serves as allegory within the pantheon of ideas for what we consider truly “American.”
Still Life will include a variety of media, including ceramics, painting, sculpture, illustration, photography, film, mixed media and music. This exhibition seeks to also highlight alternative media, such as sound art, poetry and performance. Organizers sought and welcomed songs and works that record the clattering of stills and clinking of bottles, pieces and performances that ask the question “what is the sound of moonshine?”
The exhibit opens at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, with a reception and announcement of awards, and continues through Sept. 10.
For more information on the exhibition and the Todd Art Gallery, call (615) 898-5653.
Reclaiming Ourselves Exhibit to Benefit Domestic Violence Project
Reclaiming Ourselves is a multimedia artist showcase created by survivors of domestic and sexual abuse in order to provide an opportunity for fellow survivors to share and exchange their experiences through artistic expression.
MTSU’s Todd Art Gallery will host the exhibit, scheduled for Aug. 16–28.
Featuring paintings, music, photography, short stories and more, Reclaiming Ourselves serves as the spark to an open conversation of not only how to address the problem of domestic and sexual violence in our community, but how to care for its victims. A cornerstone of Reclaiming Ourselves’ mission is to create awareness of this issue and its victims, as well as to help generate resources for the local organizations that care for them.
The showcase, through donations and sales of artwork, will benefit the Domestic Violence Project, a shelter and crisis center in Murfreesboro devoted to preventing violence, and protecting and empowering its victims.
For more information on Reclaiming Ourselves, or to submit art to be considered for the exhibit, email reclaimourselves@gmail.com.
