Re-Configured Egos at Gallery Z
in Providence, Rhode Island now through July 28th
New Beginning #10: Sharp Intrusion by Shari Rubeck, acrylic on linen.
What are your plans for tonight? If you are looking for something to do, you might want to stop by
Gallery Z in Providence, Rhode Island between
5 and 9pm for the opening reception of
Re-Configured Egos, the newest exhibition of the husband-wife duo,
Christian Rubeck and Shari Weschler Rubeck. This show explores senses of self-esteem and image through unrestrained, contemporary paintings and sculptures that draw upon human and animal psyche, street art, fantasy and humor for inspiration. The new and wild paintings of
Shari Weschler Rubeck obsess over the directions of the future. Of her new body of work titled
New Beginnings, she says, "Connectivity is strong in a shrinking world. A new race is in progress. Some hold onto the organic, while many submit to the machine. Fur, feather, scale, skin, chips and wires; only time will tell what wondrous new shapes these characters will assume." This dashing attitude of
Shari's new work is balanced flawlessly with the mood of self-reflection found in
Christian Rubeck's found objects and sculptures. Musing on the exhibition itself,
Christian said, "One of my first pieces titled
Love Seat started with a discarded restaurant booth. Twenty-seven years later, I have
Love Seat II, as part of this exhibition. It may be interesting to compare the photo in my binder with the follow-up piece in the gallery." He continues, "This body of work comes at a time of personal change and introspection."
Re-Configured Egos is on view
now through Saturday, July 28th. Also, on the last Thursday of each month, the participating
Public Art Window organization at
Gallery Z hosts a fundraising event to elevate public consciousness for their cause. This month, on
Thursday, July 26th, from 5-7pm, (
Gallery Z's Art, Food & Wine Creating Awareness for a Cause)
Gallery Z will partner with the
Hasbro Children's Hospital. This event will feature cuisine provided by a local Providence Restaurant, and world-class hand selected wine provided by
I.M. Gan Discount Liquors located at 380 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, RI 02888.
