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SUMMARY:YELLOW THERE! - A Solo Exhibition by Kevin Kao
DESCRIPTION:The Sheffield Wood Gallery is pleased to present YELLOW THERE!\, a solo exhibition of sculpture by Kevin Kao\, opening January 27\, 2026\, with a Closing Reception on February 26\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. The exhibition is free and open to the public by appointment. \nKao’s work is constructed through a lens of cultural hybridity\, drawing from familial narratives\, the body\, and multiplicity to examine themes of assimilation\, belonging\, and collective identity. His sculptural installations explore the tension between individual and group\, often referencing ancient art historical forms to re-present ideals through double entendre and humor. By finding “the funny in the formal\,” Kao creates evocative suggestions of an Other through materials such as clay\, wood\, metal\, thread\, and surfaces that evoke flesh\, fruit\, and hair. \nInfluenced by Lacan’s conception of the self-image\, Kao’s figurative work investigates reflection\, refraction\, gaze\, and desire. Surface plays a critical role in his practice\, operating as both seductive and concealing—inviting viewers in while simultaneously obscuring\, much like Narcissus confronting his own reflection. Through these material and conceptual strategies\, Kao addresses perception\, objectification\, and the construction of identity.\nWithin a broader context\, Kao’s practice questions value and its relationship to history\, craft\, and authorship. His work examines how materials have been handled across time and how sculptural traditions can be reimagined to speak to contemporary issues of body\, taste\, and power. \nBorn and raised in California\, Kevin Kao is a sculptor that explores the construction of collective identity through figure\, reflection\, and multiplicity. His work has been exhibited internationally in galleries and spaces such as The Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento\, CA; Atlanta Contemporary in Atlanta\, GA; and the Kranzberg Arts Center in St. Louis\, MO. Recent awards include recognition as a 2021 finalist in the Young Sculptors Competition at Miami University\, the Artist Support Grant from the Regional Arts Commission in St. Louis\, and the Warren MacKenzie Advancement Grant presented by the Northern Clay Center in Minneapolis. He has earned a B.S. in Biology – Ecology\, Evolution and Animal Behavior from the University of California\, San Diego; and an M.F.A. in Studio Art – Ceramics from the University of Tennessee\, Knoxville. Currently Kao lives and works in Greenville\, SC serving as Associate Professor of Art at Furman University
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LOCATION:Fine Arts Center\, 102 Pine Knoll Drive\, Greenville\, SC\, 29609\, United States
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SUMMARY:Vestiges — A Solo Exhibition by Linda McCune
DESCRIPTION:The Fine Arts Center’s Sheffield Wood Gallery is proud to present Vestiges\, a solo exhibition of multi-media sculptures and drawings by renowned South Carolina artist Linda McCune. The exhibition will be on view from July 7 through September 4\, 2025\, and is free and open to the public by appointment. \nMcCune’s powerful body of work draws deeply from her personal and cultural roots in rural Tennessee. Her work is grounded in personal narrative and regional identity\, expressed through intricate forms that explore memory\, place\, and the layered complexity of the human experience. \nOver the course of her distinguished career\, McCune has been featured in exhibitions across the United States and abroad. Her work is held in numerous private and public collections\, including the South Carolina State Art Collection\, the Hunter Museum of American Art\, the Columbia Museum of Art\, the Asheville Museum of Art\, and the American University in Paris\, among others. \nHer practice has been reviewed by publications such as Atlanta Art Papers\, South Writ Large\, and featured on ETV’s VERVE and Positively South Carolina. McCune is a recipient of numerous honors\, including the SC State Artist Fellowship\, the Carl R. Blair Award for Commitment to Arts Education\, and the National NISOD Award for teaching excellence. \nIn Vestiges\, McCune invites viewers into a deeply personal exploration of materials\, form\, and story\, shaped by decades of studio practice and her continuing evolution as an artist and educator.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/vestiges-a-solo-exhibition-by-linda-mccune/
LOCATION:Fine Arts Center\, 102 Pine Knoll Drive\, Greenville\, SC\, 29609\, United States
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