Voice 1156 is proud to present It's Only Humanity,
Featured Artists: Kelsey Brooks, Paul Chatem, Mike Maxwell, and Ryan Jacob Smith.
April 6 - 27
Opening reception Friday April 6, 2007
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Gallery hours: Tuesday - Friday 11am - 6pm;
Saturday - Monday by appointment
(619)235-6922
VOICE 1156 is proud to present It's Only Humanity. The four featured
artists have created new and unique painted works and installations that
are partially related to the broad yet ever so important realm of
humanity. Mike Maxwell's distinct portraits evoke a hint of nostalgia and
history as they portray the identities of both authentic historical
figures as well as some fabricated personas. Paul Chatem creates
interactions between humans and man-made elements in his paintings,
recognizing the impact that humans have on nature and vice versa. Kelsey
Brooks presents a pyramid shaped installation which emblemizes an obscure
deity and displays various paintings as if they are treasured acquisitions
or thoughtful offerings. The softly colored and clean-lined silhouettes by
Ryan Jacob Smith seem to be an ambiguous representation of any given
individual, while his "microcosmic" dots act as organic indications of the
links between individuals and the rest of humanity.
It's Only Humanity is made possible through the patronage of the following sponsors:
Full-time sponsor FLORABELLA
Full-service florist: weddings and events
1732 Madison Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116
Phone 619.574.7673 Fax 619.574.1130
Full-time sponsor UNSCENE