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Bosbyshell Art Studio
Elements:
defined
through art
An
exhibition of paintings
by
Wil Bosbyshell & Mike Watson
November
1 to 15, 2008
Wil
Bosbyshell and Mike Watson present an elemental exhibition
of paintings running from November 1, to November 15,
2008, at the Gallery of The Charlotte Art League.
- Opening
reception: Thursday, November 6, 6-9:00 p.m.
- Gallery
crawl on Friday, November 7, 6-9:00 p.m.
- Closing
reception is Saturday, November 15, 6-9:00 p.m.
- Charlotte
Art League Gallery open to the public daily 11:00
to 3:00 p.m.
The
show, elements, focuses on
the concept of elemental building blocks on multiple
levels. First, both artists explore the basic elements
of design: line, shape and color. Second, the artists
incorporated the natural elements—earth, fire, wind
and, water—into their work. Last, the historical artistic
elements of figure, landscape, and abstract feature
strongly in the artists' efforts. However, each artist
has his own style.
Mike
Watson believes that the figure is a central element
in the history of art. In his first series of paintings,
apparel-body-construct, he explores how individuals
perceive the world around them. How does the viewer
see the figure within the context in which it is viewed?
Watson asked five people to view the same original photograph.
He then constructed paintings based on the different
individual perceptions, accurate or not. The figures,
background, and foreground interact in different ways
according to these perceptions or misperceptions. These
paintings show why Watson is known for a strong use
of color and expressive brushstrokes. Figures also appear
in his landscapes, becoming a part of the elements portrayed.
Wil
Bosbyshell focused on two elements in his paintings.
In his fire series, executed in both watercolor and
acrylic, he explores the intense light created by fire.
In some, a hint of light reflects primitive petroglyphs
in the background. The paintings crackle with energy
and color, giving this normally realistic artist an
abstract subject.
Bosbyshell's
second focus is the cityscape at night, based on Charlotte
's SouthEnd. The basic element of line, in this case,
telephone lines, defines the series. The cityscapes
are full of color divided and organized by utility poles
and wires, which Bosbyshell finds inescapable in today's
urban landscape. Tony Pressley of MECCA properties says
of Bosbyshell, “Even though Wil has not been named as
such, he is the unofficial artist of South End. He has
spent so much time in the area, studying it, and it
shows. You can see his observant eye in how he memorializes
the architectural and human aspects of the South End
area.”
Watson
and Bosbyshell have several things in common. Both Watson
and Bosbyshell maintain studios at the Charlotte Art
League on the Trolley Line in Charlotte 's Southend
Cultural District. Both are also instructors at The
Art Institute of Charlotte , where Bosbyshell teaches
in the graphic design department, and Watson teaches
in the fashion merchandising and marketing department.
Both have taught courses in color theory, life drawing,
and fundamentals of design.
Bosbyshell
is represented by Redsky Gallery in Charlotte , has
exhibited internationally, and throughout the Southeastern
U.S. His paintings are included in the collections of
EnPro Industries and The Vendue Inn in Charleston .
Watson is represented by Edge Gallery in Philadelphia
and has exhibited widely. His paintings are collected
nationally and are included in the private collection
of Dale Earnhardt Jr.
You
can see Mike Watson's paintings on one of the three
silos on South Blvd. You are invited to join these two
artists as they explore the basic building blocks of
art and culture.
Aquesta
Bank exhibits Wil's paintings and Maura's quilts
A
new bank in Cornellius, NC exhibited Wil's paintings
and Maura's quilts during it's grand opening in April.
If you live in Cornellius, stop by and see the show.
The
Faculty of the Art Institute of Charlotte Vote Wil "Outstanding
Faculty" for 2007
During
the December Graduation ceremony for the Art Institute
of Charlotte, Dean Doug Heaps awarded Wil the "outstanding
Faculty" award. Wil is honored and thrilled
to receive the award. In 2007, Wil worked to bring
several new programs to the campus. Wil reconstituted
the school's dormant student success committee.
Through that committee, he helped charter the school's
1st honor society: Alpha Beta Kappa. He sponsored
the creation of the valedictorian award at the graduation
of each class. And he assisted in the creation
of Myndspace: a grant to support and fund professional
artistic projects.
New
Paintings
The below
paintings will be part of the Elements exhibition in
November 2008.
New
Figure Studies
Wil teaches
a figure drawing class each Tuesday evening. He
rarely gets to draw during class, so after class he
goes to his studio and works on figure studies.
Here are few of his recent drawings from life.
Studio
on the trolley line... You are invited!
Wil's studio is open to the public every day from 11:00
am to 3:00 pm at 1517 Camden Road in the Charlotte Art
League (CAL) building. For directions, see the exhibit
section or call CAL
at 704-376-2787. Wil invites you to come by his studio
anytime — you may even catch him painting.
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