The Valdosta State National Exhibition is an exhibition that allowed different artists to display a variety of works that they’ve created. It is an assortment of various media, and an open space to allow people from all over to experience a great show. Walking into the gallery itself, my mission was to find an art piece that stood out to me. Being that there were many beautiful artworks that were on display, it was hard for me to choose one.
As I am walking through the gallery, I notice a painting that stuck out among the rest. It was the painting titled Company With Myself by Jason Guynes. It is an oil on canvas painting. Looking at the painting, its displays a young gentleman sitting at a table with 5 other men who look exactly like him. On the table, you see various drinks, glasses, and papers. Fluttering around the gentlemen are 1 dollar bills in the shape of butterflies. All of this seems to be taking place in a house of some sort.
“This is a very interesting piece.”, I utter under my breath as I look further for a better description in detail. It was hard to notice the details from a distance with all of the lighting that was set by the curator. The brush strokes really showed the time that was spent to create such a piece. The meaning of the young man being accompanied by himself was a major point as well. We find ourselves comfortable with other people, but we have to experience a true enjoyment by ourselves.
A pattern was orchestrated with the gallery itself as a whole. The curator wanted there to be a balance with all of the artworks. They did not want other art pieces to overshadow one another. Not only were there artworks on display, but the entire gallery stood out as an art piece within itself. The entire gallery was a gallery for inspiration, and a platform for different people to experience, and express emotion and ideas.
