A thematic group exhibition

November 7 - December 14, 2024

Opening Reception: “First Thursday,” November 7, 6-8pm
Additional reception: “First Thursday”, December 5, 2024

Including works by:

Mark Calderon
Emily Counts
Chris Engman
Kelsey Fernkopf
Claudia Fitch
Joseph Goldberg
Jim Hodges
Margie Livingston
Norman Lundin
Tim Roda
Jeffrey Simmons
SuttonBeresCulller
Lynne Woods Turner
Darren Waterston
Claude Zervas

As we move towards shorter and darker days, Greg Kucera Gallery presents Light Switch, an exhibition made with, about, and in reference to light in its many forms. The concept for this thematic group show was initially inspired by Margie Livingston's STRUCTURE (autumn blue). On the artist’s studio wall, the seasonal fall light cast a blue shadow. Struck by this shade of blue, the artist used it as a starting point in her painting.

And, as timing would have it, this show coincides with scaffolding erected in late September on the sidewalk in front of Greg Kucera Gallery. It will remain there for the next several months as windows are replaced on the building’s facade. The scaffolding blocks the gallery windows from the warm waning light of the shortening Fall days.

This installation will be light therapy for us. We hope it is for you too.

excerpt from Why I Adore The Night, by Jeanette Winterson

“It's human to want light and warmth. Our pagan ancestors had a calendar of fire festivals, and God's first recorded words, according to the Hebrew Bible, were: "Let there be light." Night belongs to the dark side, literally and metaphorically: ghosts, scary monsters, robbers, the unknown. Electricity's triumph over the night keeps us safer as well as busier.

But whatever extends the day loses us the dark…”

First published in The Guardian in October 2009, Why I Adore The Night, is a wonderful essay that has brought us comfort and inspiration as we settle into winter. It’s a wonderful read and resource to Carol Clifford (gallery co-owner) as she curated this exhibition.

Work in exhibition

Marc Calderon

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