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Core Contemporary is pleased to present “The Alchemy of Resistance”, a solo art exhibition featuring Core Arts Concord's current Artist-in-Residence, Michelle Graves. The exhibition will be an immersive multi-disciplinary experience of sculpture, paintings, drawings and special interactive installations showcasing the unique body of work Graves created on-site in the nonprofit studio during a 5-week period beginning in early December. Originally going into the Core Arts Concord Residency with the idea of doing research on aspects of resistance, Michelle Graves quickly realized what piqued her interest most was the moment of change that occurs when resistance is present. Graves wandered through a path of questions and experimentations in how to physically represent this change. What happens to a magnet when it is repelled or attracted? What is in that space between? If all particles have the properties of waves according to quantum mechanics (or are waves according to String Theory), then they are always vibrating, changing and always being affected by their surroundings. And how can we as human being phenomena made of these same wavelengths be more in tune, harmonize and alchemize our own resistance? Visitors to the exhibition will experience Graves’ interdisciplinary, existential and often text-based art practice, involving intersections of art, science and consciousness. “Having the opportunity to observe another artist at work in the residency studio,” shares gallery owner/curator, Nancy Good, “provides validation to the belief that art is a language, much like the spoken or written word, music, dance, etc. Michelle's “language” is driven by a desire to interpret conceptual ideas into more solid or tangible forms. I've long been a fan of her work and spending time with her in the studio has afforded me deeper insight into her highly intelligent conceptual reasoning. The exhibition is the physical evidence of her unique thought process.” Graves was born and raised in Lafayette, Indiana, received her BFA in Photography from Indiana University and an MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts and Media from Columbia College Chicago. She thrived in Chicago for 16 years then began a new life exploring Las Vegas, Nevada in January 2021. She is an Adobe Certified Expert and is the current Adobe Instructor and Digital Adviser for Denver Ad School. The exhibition runs January 13th through February 24th, with an opening reception and visit with the artist on Friday, January 13th, from 6:00-9:00pm. NEWLY ADDED EVENT: "Frequency Immersion" Tuning Fork & Frequency Bowl Demo with Renisha O'Donnel and the Artist, Friday, February 10th, 6-9pm. There will also be a closing reception and artist's talk on Friday, February 24th, from 6:00-9:00pm. |
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Core Contemporary is open to all people and affirms its commitment and dedication to diversity, inclusion, equity, and cultural awareness. We welcome everyone, including people of all colors and ethnicities, adherents of all belief systems or religions and those that do not profess or practice a religion, people of all genders and sexual orientations, and all other members of marginalized communities or oppressed groups. We encourage discovery and learning in our space, where all people are respected and protected. Within our space, we seek to protect everyone from all forms of hostility and oppression, including sexism, misogyny, ableism, ageism, racism, classism, xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia, and religious persecution.
As an art gallery, we defend intellectual freedom, oppose censorship, and uphold our commitment to the free and open exchange of ideas and viewpoints that is the very foundation of democracy and a part of our gallery mission. We honor the voices and lived experiences of all members of our community. We see it as fundamental to the gallery's mission to foster a sense of belonging and to provide welcoming and inclusive surroundings where all people are treated with respect and dignity.
- Core Contemporary denounces systemic racism and is commited to being leaders in confronting racism.
- We condemn violence and structural racism evident in our society.
- We affirm our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as stated below.
- We stand with our community in opposing xenophobia and racism.
- We know we must do better, both as individuals and as an organization, to support our artists, staff, volunteers, and visitors who identify as BIPOC, to ensure justice and a safe community for all, and to stamp out a system of white supremacy from which many continue to unfairly benefit.
Core Contemporary is open to all people and affirms its commitment and dedication to diversity, inclusion, equity, and cultural awareness. We welcome everyone, including people of all colors and ethnicities, adherents of all belief systems or religions and those that do not profess or practice a religion, people of all genders and sexual orientations, and all other members of marginalized communities or oppressed groups. We encourage discovery and learning in our space, where all people are respected and protected. Within our space, we seek to protect everyone from all forms of hostility and oppression, including sexism, misogyny, ableism, ageism, racism, classism, xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia, and religious persecution.
As an art gallery, we defend intellectual freedom, oppose censorship, and uphold our commitment to the free and open exchange of ideas and viewpoints that is the very foundation of democracy and a part of our gallery mission. We honor the voices and lived experiences of all members of our community. We see it as fundamental to the gallery's mission to foster a sense of belonging and to provide welcoming and inclusive surroundings where all people are treated with respect and dignity.
CORE CONTEMPORARY is a unique venue for aficionados looking for a diverse and sophisticated art experience. Located near the Las Vegas Strip and Convention Center, this 2,200sf gallery provides an engaging setting in which to experience remarkable art, meet working artists, enjoy immersive educational forums, and host private events.
CORE CONTEMPORARY also supports an artist-run nonprofit (Core Arts Concord Inc. - CACI) providing opportunities for working fine artists living in Las Vegas and diverse arts and culture experiences for the local community.
CORE CONTEMPORARY also supports an artist-run nonprofit (Core Arts Concord Inc. - CACI) providing opportunities for working fine artists living in Las Vegas and diverse arts and culture experiences for the local community.
While we continue to endeavor to provide for free or low cost arts & culture experiences,
we are completely self-funded. If you, too, feel a healthy community depends upon keeping
these types of experiences and opportunities readily available, we welcome your support.
