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November Issue
2008
City Art Gallery in Columbia, SC, Features
Works by Brian Rego
City Art Gallery in Columbia, SC, will present
the debut exhibit, Personal Interpretation, featuring oil
paintings by Camden, SC, artist, Brian Rego, on view from Nov.
13 through Dec. 13, 2008.
Rego earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University
of South Carolina and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. The current exhibit demonstrates
the deep connection that Rego has developed among artist, subject
and inspiration. His current work features imagery from the Millbank
area. Though Millbank is an area that Rego has only known for
a short time, the outdoor scene has been a staple in his portfolio
for many years. A deep respect for the landscape and its always-shifting
nature is at the very heart of much of his work. "I never
take it for granted," Rego said. "I continue to experience
moments in nature that surprise me."
It is in this same vein that Rego describes his inspiration. "Over the years my most consistent form of inspiration has been discovering God over and over again," he said. "Whenever I think I am pursuing something other, I find that it was a pursuit of Him all along."
The circular connection of this show ultimately brings the viewer back to the artist. Not only does the artist find his inspiration in the outdoor scene, he also finds himself. The body of work put together for the Millbank exhibit documents the artist's experience of a specific place and time, and how recent changes in his life have altered his relationship to this place. "It really is a series of self-portraits," said Rego. The interconnectedness of this show between painter, scene, and inspiration is truly apparent. The viewer will leave feeling as though he or she has gained a more personal understanding of Brian Rego.
City Art Gallery represents regional artists of all mediums. Separated into three distinct galleries, City Art Gallery houses paintings, pottery, metalwork, glass, jewelry, photography, sculpture, lithographs, gourd art, mixed media, porcelain, woodwork, encaustic, etchings and more.
For further information check our SC Commercial
Gallery listings, contact Wendyth Wells, Gallery Director, at
803/252-3613 or visit (www.cityartonline.com).
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