The Asheville Art Museum Invites Viewers to Explore "Color Study"

Written by Edward Bannerman Tuesday, 09 August 2011 00:05

Asheville, NC.- The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to announce the opening of "Color Study". Featuring the stunning works of Kenneth Noland, W.P. Jennerjahn and Helen Frankenthaler, Julian Stanczak, David Appleman and Bill Scott other noteworthy artists, "Color Study" will remain on view in the Museum’s Appleby Foundation Gallery until Sunday, November 6th. As the name suggests, Color Study features artists using color as their primary means of expression. According to Assistant Curator, Cole Hendrix, the exhibition showcases artworks and issues of both contemporary and historical importance, while exploring the troublesome nature of color for artists who like to be in control. Though each artist’s interpretation is unique, the compilation of artwork exhibited in Color Study presents a beautifully cohesive story of the artists’ shared devotion to the use of color.

Greek philosopher Aristotle believed color’s role to be ornamental and supplementary to line, while Immanuel Kant, an influential German philosopher, marginalized it as harmless and graceful but without significance. Just as philosophers like Aristotle and Kant held long-standing opinions on the role of color, so do the artists in Color Study. For these artists, color is not a mere descriptor; instead, it is a mysterious, provocative and powerful force. Many have theorized the possible power of color over individuals’moods, appetites, productivity and much more. For this reason, color is thought by many to be elusive, uncontrollable and untrustworthy.The Asheville Art Museum welcomes visitors to explore this insightful compilation of artworks dealing with the complexities of color, while forming their own opinions on the subject.

The Asheville Art Museum in North Carolina annually presents an exciting, inviting and active schedule of exhibitions and public programs based on its permanent collection of 20th and 21st century American art. Any visit will also include experiences with works of significance to Western North Carolina’s cultural heritage including Studio Craft, Black Mountain College and Cherokee artists. Special exhibitions feature renowned regional and national artists and explore issues of enduring interest. The Museum also offers a wide array of innovative, inspiring and entertaining educational programs for people of all ages. With its outstanding collection of American art of the 20th and 21st centuries the Asheville Art Museum has established itself as a leader in the arts for Western North Carolina and the Southeast. It is the only organization of its kind providing cultural and educational experiences for residents and visitors to the 24 county region. Established by artists and incorporated in 1948, the Asheville Art Museum is committed to being a vital force in community and individual development and to providing life-long opportunities for education and enrichment through the visual arts. The Asheville Art Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, accredited by the American Association of Museums which receives support for its programs from Museum members, other generous individuals, corporations, businesses and foundations,the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a federal agency and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency which believes that a great nation deserves great art. Additional support is provided by the City of Asheville and Buncombe County. Visit the museum's website at ... www.ashevilleart.org

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