‘Three Artists from Western North Carolina’ in Winston-Salem
The North Carolina Museum of Art, Winston-Salem, is pleased to announce Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western North Carolina, the second exhibition at the new art space in downtown Winston-Salem. An opening reception will be held Thursday, September 17 from 5 to 8 p.m., with remarks at 6:30 p.m. Artist Erin Canady’s ice sculpture intervention will unfold for the duration of the reception. Admission is free and open to the public. NCMA Winston-Salem is part of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Process as Practice weaves together objects by three artists who call western North Carolina home. Leah Smith (Canton, North Carolina) works with ink and cotton to create drawings and forms that examine how pieces combine to create a unified whole. Kimberly English (Canton, North Carolina) creates objects with thread to ask how parts can assemble while maintaining their own individuality. Erin Canady (Asheville, North Carolina) captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite.
The artists look at how materials join, gather, and change. Their practices center on paying attention to patterns and irregularities, helping us be more aware of the physical world around us.
The exhibition is part of the ongoing series NC Strong: Resilience, Tradition, and Innovation, which received grant support from the National Endowment for the Arts. NC Strong commemorates America 250 and celebrates North Carolina’s pivotal role in our nation’s cultural history. The exhibitions in this series feature contemporary fiber arts, woodworking, design, painting, and pottery, showcasing the breadth of lived experiences and creative processes that shape the art of North Carolina and the Southeast.
Whereas typical museum exhibitions do not sell the art on display, many works from Process as Practice are available for purchase. Visitors can speak with gallery hosts for pricing and more information or contact the museum at info.ws@ncartmuseum.org.
NCMA Winston-Salem
NCMA Winston-Salem, an affiliate of the North Carolina Museum of Art and division of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources since 2007, offers a front row seat to the art of our time through exhibitions, experiences, and education programs exploring the intersections of contemporary art and culture.
Now open at 400 W Fourth Street, NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown offers an exhibition and program space committed to fostering creativity and collaboration among visitors, artists, and community groups. For more information, please visit www.ncmawinstonsalem.gov.
