Jamie Blackburn opening and Artist reception

Jamie Blackburn – Coastal Constructs

At Rob Shaw Gallery- 324 State Street
Artist reception – August 2nd from 5-9pm
Show hangs from August 2nd – September 4th

First Friday, August 2 will be the beginning of monthly art receptions at Rob Shaw Gallery at 324 State Street, West Columbia, SC.

Jamie Blackburn presents his latest body of work, Coastal Constructs, a continuing series of conceptual abstract paintings drawing upon his recent travels to the coastal areas effected by extreme weather.

The visual impact of witnessing the reconstruction process can be seen in layers of texture and undercurrents of color in each new work. Blackburn was inspired to rework existing paintings in an effort to allow remnants of the past to peek through, much like the rebuilding technique of new materials over old.

Blackburn pushed artistic boundaries by risking hours of energy and materials painting over finished works, for a more balanced design and superior composition.

“A painting can deceptively appear finished, but the painter intuitively knows when it needs more work. Reworking existing paintings to improve them is a risky sacrifice worth taking.”