Coming to the Mark Bettis Studio & Gallery in the River Arts District “INSPIRATION”, a curated show based on Peggy Guggenheim’s personal collection of 20th century masterpieces that range in style from Cubism and Surrealism to Abstract Expressionism. Over fifteen selected Western North Carolina artists will each create an original piece of art inspired by one of the great artists of the modern movement such as Picasso, Twombly, Miro, de Kooning and more.
“After watching a documentary about Peggy Guggenheim I decided to have an exhibition inviting a select group of artists to each make a piece inspired by an artist from her collection.
This process has challenged the participants, painters and sculptors, to push themselves out of their comfort zone, interpreting the style and methods of one of these masters while creating a work of their own. I’m excited to see what they come up with. Prepare yourself for a flashback!”
— Mark Bettis
Opening reception will be held on September 8th from 5:30 – 8pm at Mark Bettis Studio & Gallery, 123 Roberts Street in the WEDGE Building. “INSPIRATION” will be a ‘Salon’ style show; a flashback in time to the age of glamour. If you wish, add to the creative atmosphere by pulling out your best vintage clothing, dress to the nines in mid-century style while perusing one-of-a-kind modern art by some of our best local artists. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.
Please visit (click here) to view entire exhibition online. The exhibition begins
on September 8th and will be on view and for sale
hrough September 29th, 2018. Mark Bettis Studio and Gallery is open Monday-Thursday from 10am-4pm, and Friday and Saturday from 10am – 5pm. For further information please contact Mark Bettis, (941) 587-9502; markdbettis@gmail.com
