Samuel Levi-Jones: The Empire is Falling
In his effort to investigate omissions and falsehoods deeply embedded within these volumes, Jones sews the book covers back together to create uncannily beautiful abstract paintings.
Event details
Venue: The Contemporary Dayton
Address: 25 W 4th Street, Dayton, OH 45402 [Map/directions]
Event has passed (Sun, Jan 16 2022)
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Cost: FREE
Samuel Levi-Jones: The Empire is Falling
Samuel Levi-Jones: The Empire is Falling
November 5, 2021–January 16, 2022
Jones’ paintings are comprised of the rendered covers of books whose purpose is to influence, educate, and inform. In his effort to investigate omissions and falsehoods deeply embedded within these volumes, Jones sews the book covers back together to create uncannily beautiful abstract paintings, often at a large scale.
Opening Reception: November 5, 2021 (First Friday)
Members' Preview: 5-6 p.m.
Public Reception: 6-9 p.m.
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The Contemporary Dayton
Samuel Levi-Jones: The Empire is Falling is taking place at The Contemporary Dayton, which is located at 25 W 4th Street in Dayton. The Contemporary Dayton - The Contemporary Dayton is a non-profit gallery and artist resource that provides art for the community and a community for artists. (Formerly Dayton Visual Arts Center / DVAC). - read more