Delta Center for the Arts
LH Horton Jr Gallery presents
Architecture In Art
January 15 – February 11, 2009
Reception: January 15th, 5 – 7p.m.
with sculpture by:
and paintings by:
The LH Horton Jr Gallery is pleased to present the sculpture of Randy Dixon and paintings by Thomas Morphis. While the artists’ works are distinctly different in style and medium, common threads are visible. The most obvious connection is the architectural element. Dixon’s experience as an architect informs his sculptural work. Morphis’ work also shows a strong interest in architecture, to be seen in structural forms intermixed with organic forms in his paintings. In addition, both artists push recognizable elements beyond their “normal” orientation, creating shifting spaces and skewed overlapping shapes. The use of mixed media and found objects in Morphis’ work also ties in to the constructed aspect of Dixon’s sculptural work.
The artists skillfully craft colorful, challenging and contemporary works that also evoke a felt, visceral response. The placement of the individual into the artwork – as subject within the work and also as viewer.
