ALL THE THINGS, CURATED BY ERIKA RANEE
Saturday, July 13 - Sunday, August 11, 2024
The John Little Barn
Reception: Saturday, July 13, 5-7 pm
Visual Thinking Strategies Talk: Sunday July 21, 4 pm

ALL THE THINGS CHECKLIST HERE

The Arts Center at Duck Creek is thrilled to announce All The Things, a group exhibition curated by Erika Ranee, featuirng artists Mike Cloud, Daniel John Gadd, Carl E. Hazlewood, Leeza Meksin, Jeanne Reynal and Rachel Eulena Williams.

The 6 artists in All The Things defy the conventions of traditional painting. They adeptly blur the boundaries between "support" and "surface," employing techniques such as manipulating stretcher bars, cutting canvas, and integrating diverse materials to construct their artworks rather than solely relying on paint. Drawing inspiration from elements of drawing, collage, and sculpture, these artists not only push the limits of painting but redefine its language. 

“My aim in this show was to gather together artists who I deeply admire for expanding the traditional conventions of painting. They each have a fearless approach to utilizing ordinary everyday materials, with extraordinary results.” - Erika Ranee 

Mike Cloud (b. 1974) is a Chicago artist exploring contemporary painting amidst reproductions and symbols. Daniel John Gadd (b. 1986) merges painting and sculpture, blending abstraction and figuration with personal narratives. Carl E. Hazlewood (b. 1951) uses everyday materials to create extemporaneous structures on/off walls and floors. interdisciplinary artist, Leeza Meksin (b. 1977) examines parallels between painting, architecture, and bodies. Jeanne Reynal (1903-1983) was a mosaicist reviving ancient techniques and experimenting with abstraction. Rachel Eulena Williams (b. 1991) transforms abstract painting with a unique material approach, displaying candor and invention.

Erika Ranee, curator of All The Things, will also present a solo exhibition of her work in Duck Creek’s Little Gallery. We hope this dual role will offer our viewers an opportunity to not only explore unconventional art practices, but also to reflect on the diverse roles we all play as artists, curators, and audiences.

Visual Thinking Strategies Talk: Sunday July 21, 4 pm:  Visual Thinking Strategies is an inquiry-based teaching method that invites us to come together as a community and practice looking, talking, listening, and engaging with art and each other. 

Situated on Historic Duck Creek Farm in the Springs hamlet of East Hampton, NY, The Arts Center at Duck Creek operates as a New York State 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity. Since 2018, we have been dedicated to showcasing diverse artistic expressions and fostering community engagement. We are sustained solely through grant allocations and donations. Our programming is always free and open to all. Gallery hours are Thursday - Sunday, 2 - 6 pm.