Sandler Hudson Gallery
(Decoding Polaris) Michael Reese, “Georgia, Celestial Route 7-E“, Cyanotype, Pen & Ink Drawing on Watercolor Paper
Atlanta Art Week Event:
Michael Reese's Solo Show and Artist Talk "Decoding Polaris" | Westside
Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
About:
Sandler Hudson Gallery is pleased to announce its upcoming exhibition Decoding Polaris, by Atlanta-based artist, Michael Reese. During Atlanta Art Week, Reese will be in the gallery for an Artist Talk from 2 to 5pm on Saturday, October 7th. Reese will exhibit mixed-media cyanotype works on paper. His work explores themes of identity and history; using past and current photographic processes as a base.
Reese States, “I am deconstructing terrestrial limitations with celestial revelations. During the mid to late 19th century enslaved people found their way north by observing stars and other sky patterns. I’ve used the constellation Ursa Minor (The Little Dipper) as a design element to create reimagined cosmic mappings. The North Star also known as Polaris is located within Ursa Minor, it is the brightest star within that constellation. Polaris from a terrestrial vantage point was key in understanding North from South directionally, this cosmic knowledge led many enslaved people to freedom during this time. Decoding Polaris pays homage to and is a celebration of human ingenuity. In addition, I am also acknowledging that the basic nature of the human spirit is its need to be free.”
About Sandler Hudson Gallery: Established in 1989 by Atlanta natives Debbie Hudson and Robin Sandler, after working together in the arts since 1982. Known for its dedication to local and regional artists from diverse cultural backgrounds; Sandler Hudson Gallery is committed to exhibiting innovative works spanning a multitude of disciplines including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, video, and new media. Sandler Hudson Gallery represents some of the best-known and award-winning artists of the southeast. For nearly four decades, the gallery has been instrumental in the development of private and corporate collections nationwide.
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