Four States of Matter

Group art curated by Leah C. Dixon at ArtX - all photos by Jack Burke
Group art curated by Leah C. Dixon at ArtX – all photos by Jack Burke

Sunday marked the closing of this small but stellar showcase for four states of matter – and four terrific artists.  Held at the Art Exchange in Long Beach, the show illustrates that matter itself can transcend it’s earthly anchor, and mutate into, well, art.

Neon artist Linda Sue Price used neon gas to shape her works.

Linda Sue Price - neon
Linda Sue Price – neon

Solid matter? That’s Ron Therrio’s beautiful wood work.

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Kate Carvellas’ abstract sculptures represent the shift of liquid matter.

 

 

 

 

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Works by Ron Therrio, Kate Carvellas, and Alex Schaefer round out the exhibit.

Alex Schaeffer - the element is fire

Alex Schaeffer – the element is fire

The exhibit was both playful and profound, another win for ArtX, which also sponsors monthly art walks and art activities, as well as hands-on arts classes.