Native Species at BlackRock Center for the Arts

Native Species

A group exhibition of artists working in wood

September 16 - November 7, 2015

Meet the Artists Reception

Saturday, September 19 | 3:00 - 5:00 pm | Free

@ 

BlackRock Center for the Arts

12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, MD 20874

301.528.2260

www.blackrockcenter.org

The Kay Gallery Images: Top Row (left to right): Rachel Rotenberg, Jeffery Cooper, Foon Sham, Julia Bloom, Lynda Smith-Bugge, Evan Reed. Bottom row, left to right): Katie Dell Kaufman, David Fry, Ellen Hill, David Knopp, Hannah Wides, Lyndie Vantine, Phil Brown, Christian Benefiel. Meet 14 local artists and artisans who create sculptures and functional objects using wood. Enjoy light refreshments, and learn more about the techniques used to create the works you will see on display. "Native Species" features works by Foon Sham, Rachel Rotenberg, Julia Bloom, Evan Reed, Lynda Smith-Bugge, Christian Benefiel, Phil Brown, Katie Dell Kaufman, Jeffery Cooper, Ellen Hill, David Knopp, Lyndie Vantine, Hannah Wides, and David Fry. From fallen timbers, found limbs, reclaimed lumber, or repurposed items, they often combine various species of wood to build unique sculptural forms that manage to retain a connection to the source of their materials.        The Terrace Gallery Image: Chayo de Chevez, Gentle Winds, archival inkjet print, 22 x 24 inches. Seeking Shores Prints by Chayo de Chevez September 16 - October 10 Printmaker Chayo de Chevez responds to both the global tide of human migration and the individual migration of each person. Using the imagery of water, land, graphs, and boats to denote the universality of movement as people leave their individual imprints on their often uncertain journey. Chevez, who has lived and worked in seven different cultures, is particularly moved by the phenomena of migration. GALLERY HOURS Monday - Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm* Sunday: Closed* *Galleries are open extended evening and weekend hours when performances and classes are offered.  Galleries may be closed for special event rentals or installations of new exhibitions. Please call 301.528.2260 to confirm open hours before your visit.  Free parking in lot located at the rear entrance of the building or in spaces along the street. Metro - Take Metro to Shady Grove (red line) and transfer to Ride-On Express Bus #100 (15-minute nonstop service) to Germantown Transportation Center. Walk four blocks to our front door, or transfer to Ride-On Bus Route 97. Visit metroopensdoors.com for more information.