Mixed Bag: An Assortment of Contemporary Art is an exhibition consisting of 5 major artists that aim to display various perspectives within contemporary craft communities. The artists are Max Adrian (Columbus, Ohio), Emily Culver (Richmond Virginia), Elyse-Krista Mische (Appleton, Wisconsin), M. Paige Ward (Gatlinburg, Tennessee), and Xia Zhang (Tulsa, Oklahoma). The Valdosta State University Dedo Maranville Fine Arts gallery shows a text panel at the entrance of the gallery. It highlights the artists aim to examine and challenge the social issues that are difficult to discuss. For example, sexuality, queerness, faith, race, and death are some of the themes they explore. Though different in many ways, they unite through these heartfelt themes.[1] Each artist shared experience as the Artists-in-Residence at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, Tennessee from June 2017 to May 2018. Since their separation, Mixed Bag now serves as the first reunion of their works in almost a year.
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