Time - Temp - Surveying the Shifting Climate of Painting in South Florida January 3, 2010

On view will be a survey of dynamic work by a selection of South Florida artists who embrace and incorporate aspects of painting into their practice. A resurgence of painterly tendencies is currently taking hold among artists on a national, even international level. Its growing appeal is also evident within the ever expanding contemporary art community in our region.On view will be work by approximately 40 artists who are, in different ways, investigating and pushing prevailing definitions of painting. Boundaries of form have been expanded through a variety of techniques utilizing a broad range of materials. Some pieces have been created specifically for this exhibit, yet are made with media other than traditional pigment-based paint on canvas.Representation and abstraction continue to be very much at the forefront of this genre. However, issues which have dominated painterly themes, such as color, surface, narrative and gesture are finding new expressions in a variety of unconventional and energized styles. Our tropical, lush, and organic natural environment intersected by gleaming architectonic towers of light, glass, and concrete set the stage for fertile and flowing currents of invention which are reflected in this diverse array of works.Admission:Opening Reception admission is free for members and $10 for adults. Admission is free for members, $7 for adults, $4 for students, seniors and children ages 4-13, and free to children under 4 when accompanied by an adult. Gallery admission is free to all on the third Sunday of every month