Have you ever thought about the memories and power that water holds?
Artists aimed to demonstrate these aspects in the “Listening to Water” exhibit, which held its opening night on Friday at the SHAPE Gallery.
Given the name of the exhibit, each piece was centered around water in various forms. From watercolor paintings to photographs of rushing waterfalls, every artist had a message to send.
One of these messages was about the pollution of the world’s oceans. Two sculptures depicted this message hauntingly well. One demonstrated marine life trapped in a type of net, while the other showed what seemed to be a lobster living in a bucket.
The piece that had been ranked as “the best in the show” was a sculpture titled “Cubus” by David Harvey. It was a metal cube with a large open crack. Inside, there was running water.
Artists from Washington state to here in Pennsylvania had their work in the exhibit, and each had a story to tell – whether a warning about humanity’s impact on the world’s oceans or simply a pretty view over a lake.
The atmosphere of the event was warm and lively. Contemporary music played as people engaged with each other and admired the art. Others had a look at the SHAPE Shoppe, where several pieces, from photographs to sculptures, are available for purchase.
The “Listening to Water” exhibit will be open until Oct. 20.
Anyone who is interested in submitting their art into a show is able to do so for free. Outside of this time, the fee to enter a piece is $5.
The next exhibit to be held at the gallery, “Fall Film Festival,” begins on Friday, Nov. 3.
SHAPE Gallery is a volunteer organization and is located at 19 E. King Street. Admission to the gallery is free.
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