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Houston Remixed: Songs, Dances, and Sentinels of Time
Paintings by Sherry Tseng Hill and Sculpture by Jim Adams
Opening Reception
DATE: Saturday, February 3, 2018
TIME: 5 – 8 p.m.
Exhibition February 3 – March 1, 2018
LOCATION:
Archway Gallery
2305 Dunlavy
Houston, Texas 77006
Complimentary Valet Parking & Light Refreshments
Houston, Texas … Sherry Tseng Hill and Jim Adams's exhibition, Houston Remixed: Songs, Dances, and Sentinels of Time, will be on February 3 – March 1, 2018. The artists will be available to visit with guests during the opening reception on
Saturday, February 3, 2018, from 5 – 8 p.m.
"Doesn't everyone love Houston?" ~ Sherry Tseng Hill
Having lived in Houston for most of her life, Sherry Tseng Hill has observed the quiet transformation of the city from a scruffy, sprawling, swamp of a place to a powerhouse of intellect, culture, and diversity. For this show, she weaves her observations, experiences, and stories of the city's past, present, and future presenting them in a collection of wide ranging works that is reflective of this diversity.
In contrast to the fluidity of time in Sherry Tseng Hill's work, Jim Adams' Sentinels seem timeless and permanent. Fashioned from square and rectangular pieces of steel tube sections, the 11 monolithic pieces articulate a strong and omniscient quality. Each seems solitary and distant, yet all are linked together and connected to one another. They silently stand watch over the transformations of time and our city.
Sherry Tseng Hill was born in Taiwan and lived there until she was a young teenager. She first picked up a paint brush when she was 7 years old, and since then has explored art in a variety of media ranging from calligraphy and oil pastels at an early age to pencils, soft pastels, and oils through college continuing into the early years of her career. She is now experimenting with acrylics and mixed media.
Ms. Hill attended Rice University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Architecture in 1980 and a Bachelor of Architecture in 1982. In addition to her studies in architecture and art history, she also has taken numerous art studio classes. Recently, she studied under a number of award winning watercolor artists through the Watercolor Art Society of Houston's workshops and classes.
Jim Adams' work is largely created from scrapped industry and infrastructure items. This metal was something before it became artwork and there is no attempt to deny that. Adams' sculptures are minimalist and monochromatic having a raw, earthy character that ranges from whimsical spoofs to dramatic abstracts.
The body of work created for this exhibition is a series of pieces known as Sentinels. Their presence is solitary and taciturn; their purpose is never ending vigilance. The sculptures need to be with their brothers but never in close proximity.
In 2007, after 24 years in the Information Technologies field, Adams took up artistry in iron and steel developing his unique and recognizable style. Prior to his years in IT, he worked in the welding industry where he developed the skill and knowledge required for working with metals. Most of his work evolves from the physical characteristics of whatever wonderful piece of steel has been rescued from one dumpster or another. "My approach is to find and create beauty, or thought provoking aspects, from the often unique characteristics of the items found."
Adams' sculptures are exhibited in multiple galleries in North America and has been featured in a number of public exhibitions. His artwork resides in collections across the United States and internationally. Jim Adams has been represented by Archway Gallery since 2011.
ABOUT ARCHWAY GALLERY Artist owned and operated since 1976. Archway Gallery, one of Houston's and the nation's oldest artist-owned and operated galleries, is located at 2305 Dunlavy and is open Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 – 5 p.m. Since 1976, Archway Gallery has been exhibiting the work of the area's finest artists, providing a great selection of affordable, high quality art including sculpture, pottery and painting in a variety of media and styles. One of the more than 30 member artists is always on site, providing visitors a unique experience to meet the artists who created the work, offering a personal insight into the process. Each month features a special exhibition highlighting member artist(s). The public is invited to the monthly opening receptions that celebrate the new installations and work, usually held the first Saturday of each month from 5 – 8 p.m. In addition to monthly exhibitions, Archway also hosts a variety of demonstrations and monthly readings for local writers and authors, as well as a "Tea and Tour" program, providing visitors with a free artist-led tour of the current exhibition, followed by tea and refreshments. With 30 artist-members, Archway Gallery is THE destination in the Houston area for affordable art directly from the artist. For more information, visit ArchwayGallery.com or call 713.522.2409. Like Archway Gallery on Facebook.
