The Nancy Solomon Gallery, features , "Recent Work by Claude Simard."
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ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ I attended an Art Reception on Friday the 23 of February. The opening was for the artist
Claude Simard. The reception took place at the Nancy Solomon Gallery from six to eight . The
gallery is located off of Monroe Drive in Atlanta. The exhibition is titled, "Recent Work by
Claude Simard.
ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ The gallery was lit vibrantly with voices and laughter traveling through the night
air. People socialized at the doorway , on the sidewalk, and inside the gallery. The gallery is
spacious with massive ceilings and continuous white walls. Wine, crackers, and other odd
hors d'oeuvre's were the usual staple for the masses. Music vibrated throughout the room as did
obnoxious laughter.
ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ The people at the opening varied in appearance and age. The "elite" kept to
themselves throwing condescending glances at anyone below their social status.
While the other art
gatherers seemed friendly and less threatening. The crowd consisted of people who were there to
socialize and others who were there to see the art.
ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ Claude Simard's work is delightful, ranging in style, subject matter, and medium.
Upon first entering the gallery I encountered a massive cow head , which hung from the ceiling.
The head is carved from wood and painted with bright colors. The eyes are huge and sensitive,
beckoning any curious passerby. The walls were decorated with painting's of America's favorite
cereal facades. The complimentary color schemes gave these paintings an electric feel. They
convey the message of an America, rich in idealism.
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ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ ÃÂÃ Other art included huge photographs that were hung on the spacious walls. One
photograph is of a metal lunch box, which is beginning to rust. The values of the photograph
range from the lightest...