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Canvas Clash: Lively’s Fluffy Doom Versus Adams’ Tattooed Reality

by | Nov 9, 2010 | ART, EVENTS, MUSEUM & GALLERY NEWS, PAINTING & SCULPTURE, TATTOO CULTURE

There are 2 shows hanging right now that are worth checking out.

Richmond native Matt Lively is in Farmville’s J. Fergeson Gallery with his latest Ignoring the Roar of Doom. His collection of cute human-animals make for a funny twist on the title as they are oblivious to the impending death and destruction that is about to come. An accomplished commercial artist, Matt Lively has been on the Richmond scene for years with his often-time fluffy idea of the modern world. You can find more info on this show at www.jfergesongallery.com.

Bruce Adam’s very large paintings from Drawing Blood III: Tattooed Women were impressive to see up close last First Friday. Robust brush strokes and an honest portrayal of these ladies and their skin art are to be enjoyed on big canvases –these web images don’t do them justice. If you are downtown the next couple of weeks, you should make it a point to stop in. I could explain the idea behind the show but the work and the title speaks for itself. More art and tattoo art at www.ghostprintgallery.com

R. Anthony Harris

R. Anthony Harris

In 2005, I created RVA Magazine, and I'm still at the helm as its publisher. From day one, it’s been about pushing the “RVA” identity, celebrating the raw creativity and grit of this city. Along the way, we’ve hosted events, published stacks of issues, and, most importantly, connected with a hell of a lot of remarkable people who make this place what it is. Catch me at @majormajor____

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Topics: animal-human hybrid art, Bruce Adams Drawing Blood III, contemporary art Richmond VA, First Friday Richmond art, Ghostprint Gallery Richmond, J. Fergeson Gallery Farmville, large canvas paintings, Matt Lively art exhibit, Richmond art scene highlights, Tattooed Women art show

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