Greetings from Berrydale February 16, 2008

“Welcome to Berrydale” Ryan Lauderdale and Michael Berryhill
February 16th – March 15th
The foundation of Michael Berryhill and Ryan Lauderdale’s artwork lies in process; each artist approaches their work to a large extent with an intuitive practice and basis in drawing. Both artists rely on the ephemeral nature of memory and personal history, trusting interior and environmental influences equally throughout their process. While Berryhill’s practice is primarily informed by snapshots of grotesque and playful art historical information he samples from and mixes with his own impulses, Lauderdale draws from memories that blend dovetailing impressions of growing up in rural Oklahoma within both church camps and popular musical culture.
The resulting images exhibit a diversity of expression unique to each artist, illuminating our ability to inhabit the same time and place while drawing forth highly individualistic conclusions about our past and present. Welcome to Berrydale.
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 16th , 7 – 10 pm

Gallery Hours: Wednesday 7 – 9 pm and Saturday 12 – 5 pm

Official Website: http://www.okaymountain.com/