Opening Reception for Preyed Upon Exhibition

I'm so happy and very proud of how the Preyed Upon Exhibition turned out. We had a great crowd show up and our guest speaker Billy Barber, a Eastern North Carolina native really engaged the attendees with insightful hunting stories.

And people really responded to the concept of the exhibition - illuminating the hunting culture of Eastern NC with art work.

Below are some photos I took at the event and of the pieces. I'm so appreciative of all the help I had with the show, especially Andy Denton, Andrea Smith, Craig Malmrose, Autumn Brown and DJ. And it goes without saying Claire Edwards, Director of Art Avenue was my biggest supporter.

Hope you enjoy the photos!

Kevin Vanek's sculpture piece.
He created a new species!

Charity Valentine's photography over Gail's installation pieces.

Autumn Brown's The Stand.

Andy Denton is the master of setting up displays.

Duncan Stephenson's brooches.

A good crowd a the opening.

Myself, Andy Denton and Claire Edwards
- just one part of the Art Avenue team!

Oh and if you missed the opening reception, don't worry, we'll have the show open for Uptown Greenville's First Friday in April.
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setting up for Preyed Upon

Last night I started setting up for the show with several awesome and generous volunteers; DJ and Andy Denton. Andy really saved me for the show, he's the master at setting up for exhibitions.

So...if you are in the area, eastern NC come out and see this amazing exhibition, tonight 6-9pm at Art Avenue 212 East Fifth Street. We'll have venison stew too!

DJ and Andy setting up for the show.

My gold leaf deer antler in the window.

Thanks for reading.

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Preyed Upon Exhibition - photography by Charity Valentine

Red Fox by Charity Valentine
@All images property of Charity Valentine
not to be reproduced without permission

Leftovers by Charity Valentine
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not to be reproduced without permission

These are amazing photographs, especially the Red Fox, has a strong impact.

I'm getting SO pumped for the show!!!
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more images for Preyed Upon exhibition

More wonderful images of the work that will be on display at the Preyed Upon Exhibition at Art Avenue Gallery in two weeks.

Mike McAteer's miniature mossy snail world.
@All images reserved Mike McAteer

Marlene True's Hare brooch.
@All images reserved Marlene True

Rachel Qualliotine bullet and fur neckpiece
@all images reserved Rachel Qualliotine

Thank you for visiting my blog!
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Preyed Upon Exhibition

The postcard designs and handmade letterpress posters have arrived!

The exhibition feels official and on it's way to getting out there in the world. I'm so very excited about the show. It's going to feature so many talented and diverse artists.

The show was created to showcase artwork inspired and influenced by the rich hunting culture and wildlife of North Carolina. Since I've moved to Eastern North Carolina, three years ago, I've found myself incorporating so many elements of my surroundings and remains of the animals in this region, whether it be deer antler, a turtle shell, beach glass, coral etc. my habitat has become a part of my work.

I'm also thrilled that the show will be held at Art Avenue, an up and coming contemporary artspace/gallery in Uptown Greenville. Claire Edwards, Director of Art Avenue has been amazing to work with, she gets the job done and knows who to talk to in order to get things done good and fast!

Below are images of work that will be featured in the exhibition. I don't have titles for the work but as you can see definitely touches upon each artists interpretation of hunting and wildlife.

Luke Price, 2012
(image not to be reproduced without permission)

Mi Sook Hur, 2012

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Rachel Qualliotine 2012
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Stay tuned for more images and information on the Preyed Upon Exhibition - and thank you for visiting my blog!

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Curating an exhibition

I'm venturing into the world of gallery shows and exhibitions - I'm planning one! I'm really psyched and nervous, I want it to go well.

Preyed Upon Exhibition will showcase work that draws inspiration from North Carolina’s rich hunting culture and work that incorporates hunting remains (bones, antler, fur etc.), that illuminates the hunting culture of North Carolina.

Last night I met with the graphic designer for the postcards and reviewed the limited edition print;I love it that we'll have handmade posters for the show! I'll be making the official announcements with graphics but I just wanted to share a little bit of what else is going on besides making jewelry.

Stay tuned for more on this...
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