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Drawings by Bob Lockhart - Sculpture by Mike McCarthy

January 19 through February 27th, 2012
Opening Reception: January 20, 2011 - 5 PM to 9 PM
First Friday Trolley Hop: February 3, 2012 - 6 PM to 9 PM

Artist Statements:

Mike McCarthy

I have always been fascinated with the challenges the human figure presents to many artists. We see ourselves in the mirror every day, yet the figure can prove difficult to paint, draw, or sculpt. This especially applies to the human face. It is made up of simple shapes and yet can be frustrating to execute. In this exhibit, I have carved pieces of the human face and combined them with different elements to show that the human figure possesses a wealth of information in the smallest of its elements. An eye by itself can show isolation. The mouth can show disappointment. The closed eye can show a sense of serenity. I am fascinated by this and have attempted to show these emotions in this body of work. I have used some other elements to further emphasize these emotions but hope that the facial features themselves have the greatest impact as you view my work. I also varied the materials I carved. I used both stone and wood as they lend themselves to different expressions. For example, I feel the softness of the wood really helps to express the loneliness and isolation we sometimes see in a face. The strength of the stone helps express the stern, and at times, whimsical nature we express. It is my hope that you will see more than just an eye, nose or mouth, but the expression of the particular feeling or emotion each piece portrays.

Bob Lockhart

As I approach my 71st year of life, several things have become more clear to me and somethings remain beyond my reach.

First, I realize I don't know much about myself or my art that is of any real importance. It is also a probability that my time to make art is mostly over. However, I am not daunted by these facts.

Secondly, What I do know is probably of no interest to anyone but me. However, this is the stimulus to embrace my firm belief that my life is to be that of a creative person.

My disappointment is that I don't feel I have the abilities to be a great creative person. However, my resolve and firm unrelenting belief that I'm expressing my creativeness to the best of my current abilities is reason enough to continue.

So, the things that are clear to me are also extremely vague and the vague things are abundantly clear to me in a vague sort of way.