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THE ALCHEMIST
2nd Sat Reception: 
Saturday, April 9, 2016 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition Dates: 
Apr 6, 2016 to Apr 21, 2016
Gallery Hours (or by appointment): 
Wednesday-Saturday, 2-6pm

The Alchemist is a group exhibition of artists whose practice includes alternative processes and the transformation of raw materials in unexpected ways.

Alchemy, the medieval predecessor to chemistry was a mystically charged field of research dedicated to the transformation of matter, particularly the conversion of base metals in to gold, or the preparation of a life prolonging "universal elixir." Seeking the highest form of knowledge through this pursuit, alchemists dedicated their lives to crafting recipes, tinctures, and experiments.

The artists in this exhibition are dedicated to a similar practice, and through their inquisitive and experimental practices convert base materials into higher artistic forms. Working with surprising materials and processes this group show highlights innovation and experimentation as the highest form of artistic wizardry.


Participating Artists

Alexis Arnold
Liz Hickok
Michelle Mansour
Klea McKenna
Samuel Metcalf
Lisa Mishima
Yvonne Mouser
Centa Schumacher*
Rachelle Reichert
Sawyer Rose
Leah Rosenberg
Tobias Tovera
Katherine Vetne*

*Root Division Studio Artist


The Alchemist Exhibition Images

         

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The Alchemist is free, open to the public, and includes a Creative Station - all ages art activities hosted in our classroom during the 2nd Saturday opening reception.

The Alchemist is presented in conjunction with Root Division’s annual culinary fundraiser, TASTE, an evening of artfully inspired food and drink made onsite. Some of our favorite contemporary alchemists--the chef, the baker, the barista and the mixologist will be conjuring up colorful experiments and irresistible concoctions in the gallery, illuminating the magical transformations that occur both in the studio and in the kitchen. For tickets visit: rootdivision.org/taste-2016.

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