Technically, today is the 12th full day of our 2021 AUTUMN INVITATIONAL. But for those of us gathering tonight (7-10 PM!) on and around our beloved bartop (you must bring vax cards to be inside), which galvanizes some of the best creative forces in our community, it’s genuinely our show’s first day. SIMONE BAILEY CAMPBELL brings, among two collections, a series of work that captures this optimism, rooted in transitions, fresh starts and reboots. It’s art that “celebrates life and hope,” declares the artist, speaking also to a much larger context. “The color against the dark background emphasizes the new day that has arrived and signals a new perspective in the manner we see and approach our lives.” In other paintings, which we’ll explore soon, Simone uses flora and fauna to illustrate the point. But there is an undeniable richness and simple freedom when Simone revels in no more than palette and lines. BRAVA! Come celebrate with us this evening.
SIMONE BAILEY CAMPBELL
“New Day Series 2: No. 10”
acrylic on wood
575.
