850 Blue Ridge Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711
828-273-3332
carlos@floodgallery.org
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“In the Flow: The Art of Safi Martin” opens Sat. Nov. 4th from 6pm-9pm
Over 100 works of Safi Martin will be on exhibit at the Flood Gallery!
Using a unique form of painting involving pouring acrylic paints directly on the canvas, Safi Martin conveys a celebration of FLOW, both in art and in life.
Opening reception & artist talk to be held at the Flood Gallery Fine Art Center in Black Mountain for Safi Martin, a woman of varied interests. She has taught in the public school system, worked in the mental health field, and is a serious gardener. Heavily involved in her partner DeWayne Barton’s various projects which include Hoodhuggers International, Hood Tours, The Urban Peace Garden and most recently the Blue Note Junction, Martin stays busy. She has had a life-long interest in the arts and has recently begun creating her own art using a unique form of painting involving pouring acrylic paints directly on the canvas. She creates a wide variety of shapes using not only water but other additives on the wet canvas. Some images are strong. In contrast, others are soft and flowing. Martin explains her art stating “paint pouring challenges the traditional norms of control and perfection in art, and instead embraces the beauty of imperfection. It reminds us to let go and trust in the flow of life, rather than trying to control every outcome.” Exhibit runs through January 7.
Like all events at the Flood Gallery, this exhibition is free and open to the public. Light refreshments and food will be served. Flood Gallery Fine Art Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, and educates, encourages, challenges and inspires the community through music, film, literary, and contemporary art.
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Works of Larry Legaspi
The life and work of Larry Legaspi, the designer behind the iconic looks for musical acts including KISS, LaBelle, George Clinton, and Parliament.
One of the unsung heroes of fashion in the '70s, Larry Legaspi was a designer ahead of his time. Crafting a space-age look in silver and black leather, Legaspi created the look for the defining musical acts of the era, including KISS, Labelle, George Clinton, and Parliament. Dying of AIDS in 2001, Legaspi left twin legacies as both designer, curator and artist that remain largely unexplored.
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Open Mic, Every Thursday Signup is 6pm, Performances start at 6:30pm. Each performer gets a 12 minute segment.
THE FILM FEST IS BACK--The Twin Rivers media festival is back for it's 30th year in 2024
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