“Chaos & Light”

Featuring GC Myers

WHAT:
“Chaos & Light”, an exciting exhibit featuring a stunning new collection of paintings by GC Myers

WHEN:
Opening Reception: Friday, July 22, 5:00-7:00 p.m. GC Myers will be in attendance.

Live music is back! Music will be performed in the Upstairs Gallery by Harpist, Meredith Kohn Bocek.

Exhibit on display: July 22 – August 25

WHERE:
In person: West End Gallery – 12 West Market St. Corning, NY
Online: www.WestEndGallery.net

West End Gallery announces the opening of the highly anticipated exhibit, “Chaos & Light” featuring GC Myers. The exhibit will feature nearly 50 new paintings by the nationally known artist! There will be an Opening Reception on Friday, July 22nd from 5:00-7:00 p.m. We’re also pleased to announce that live music is back! Music will be performed in the Upstairs Gallery by Harpist, Meredith Kohn Bocek. The event is free and open to the public. Families are encouraged to visit.

Myers speaks of his most recent collection of work:

“The title of this year’s edition of my annual solo exhibit at the West End Gallery is Chaos & Light. This will be my 21st solo outing at the West End Gallery, who has represented my work since 1995.

I chose Chaos & Light because many of us, especially in recent years, often feel as though we exist on the border between chaos and order. Much like the line separating the two sides of the yin and yang of eastern philosophy.

That is, no doubt, as it has always been throughout the history of man as we have always teetered on the precipice. But it seems even more pronounced in recent times. Chaos sometimes feels ready to overwhelm us with its darkness and uncertainty and the peril it offers.

But while the threat of chaos looms large, the opposing force of order is always close at hand. It comes in the forms of light and hope, of truth and tolerance.

In this show, chaos shows itself in the random slashing brushstrokes that make up the skies in many of my works. The landscapes beneath these chaotic skies attempt to create a sense of order using rich colors and the contrasts of light.

I believe that one of the main purposes of art is to illustrate this our existence in this world and to serve as a counterpoint to, and refuge from, the chaos that exists in this world.

I would like to say that the work in this show does just that but that is not for me to say. You have to be the judge of that.” ~ GC Myers, July 2022

GC Myers began exhibiting at West End Gallery in 1995 and is one of the Gallery’s most popular artists. His work is in numerous collections throughout the US and beyond. In addition to being represented by West End Gallery, Myers’ work is exhibited in several other galleries across the country. His work has been featured in American Art Collector Magazine. He also was interviewed on the popular Out of Bounds program for NPR by Tish Pearlman and was featured on PBS for Artists Café. Myers’ work is readily recognized by the viewer as he has recurring images that are associated with his work – the red tree, red-roofed houses, a red chair, and paths leading through the landscape.

Upstairs Gallery: In addition to the GC Myers exhibition at West End Gallery, there will be new artwork by more than 30 exceptional artists on display in the Upstairs Gallery on the second floor.

Exhibit on view: Friday, July 22nd – Thursday, August 25th.

Enjoy In person and Online: In person at West End Gallery – 12 West Market St. in Corning, NY and online at www.WestEndGallery.net. Exhibit will debut online by 11am on Opening Day.

Pre-sales: Pre-sales are permitted. Paintings from this highly anticipated exhibit sell quickly.

Special Previews: Please call to inquire about exclusive in-person and online previews. Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook facebook.com/WestEndGalleryCorning to get a sneak peek!

Admission: The event is FREE and open to the public. Families are encouraged to visit.

Accessibility: Main exhibits are wheelchair accessible and our website has AudioEye Accessibility Certification.

Gallery Hours: The Gallery is open for walk-ins Tues-Sat from 11am-5pm. Private appointments available additional days/hours. Please call in advance to schedule a private appointment: 607.936.2011