The Browsing Room, in collaboration with The Contributor, is pleased to announce “Disposables (and Poetry),” a two-month exhibition showcasing the dynamic interplay of art, disposability, and poetry.
This group exhibition features a captivating array of works from the Downtown Presbyterian Artists-in-Residence program. Janet Decker Yanez presents pieces from her “Do Mess” series, a mixed media creation using emptied tissue boxes and toiletry containers as foundation for paint and fleeting identity explorations. Celebrating the poetry of paint, line and light, Richard Feaster contributes two vibrant mixed media on canvas works: “Impropulsion” and “The Light of Other Days.” Hans Schmitt-Matzen shares an innovative acrylic paint-on-sculpture compound over plywood piece entitled “Signifier.” Shevy Smith’s “Warm Nature,” a lighting element made of clay, EL wire, and amber acrylic, alongside Sarah Hart Landolt’s ink
impressions, add depth to the exhibition.
“Disposables (and Poetry)” invites visitors to reconsider elements often seen as disposable. From paint cans to unconventional materials like deer antlers, each piece offers a fresh perspective on what society deems ephemeral and enduring. This exhibition not only celebrates creativity and resilience but also provides a poignant commentary on the state of living as a creative in Nashville in 2024.
