The Edge of Perception: Richard Fennell Retrospective
Exhibition Dates: June 16 - August 20, 2017
Exhibition Opening: June 16, 2017
The Edge of Perception: Richard Fennell Retrospective celebrates one of the state’s leading artists who has exhibited his works at GreenHill throughout his career. Richard Fennell has pursued the edge of perception for more than forty years through seeking “to merge the visual truth of what is seen with the basic abstract elements inherent in painting and nature.” Visitors will be able to see the evolution of Fennell’s approach from his early sculptures, still life's, interiors, and portraits to the luminous landscapes that figure in private and corporate collections through-out the Southeast.
ASSOCIATED PROGRAMS
Opening Reception | The Edge of Perception: Richard Fennell Retrospective
Friday, June 16, 2017 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM (Members’ Preview : 5:30-6:00 PM)
Join us in The Gallery for the Opening Reception. Members invited early at 5:30 PM, open to public at 6:00 PM. Cash Bar. Free and open to the public.
Annual Meeting + Quintessential Southern Cocktail Competition + Good Eats Contest
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Each June, GreenHill hosts its Annual Meeting where we provide a year-in-review and a preview of the upcoming year. New board members will be voted on by GreenHill’s membership followed by a guest speaker, Phil Sanders: Why Buying Art of Contemporary Artists is Important—Making a Difference, Building a Legacy. After the meeting we invite you to try with our first ever Quintessential Southern Cocktail Competition. With five cocktails being tested and judged via popular vote, the winner receives a set of hand-blown glasses by Amber Marshall. We will pair the cocktails with Good Eats provided by NC-owned business, Biscuitville. The fun will not end there-we will also host a food-themed auction with seven fabulous items, from learning how to make a special home brew to getting your hands in dough while learning how to throw a pizza. Auction donors will receive half of the auction proceeds their item raises. More information can be found at www.GreenHillNC.org/good-eats-drinks.
First Friday at GreenHill | Live Music by Island-Vibes
Friday, July 7, 2017 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Join us for First Friday with Live Music by Island-Vibes, featuring songwriter/musician Paul Patrice from 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Paul is originally from the Caribbean island of Dominica. Island-Vibes showcases a variety of Caribbean rhythmic trends; such as, Reggae, Calypso and Soca, with a pop/rock twist. Island-Vibes repertoire includes popular reggae standards; as well as, Caribbean-styled covers of 60's and 70's rock favorites. Paul's creative arrangements exude the smooth, infectious dance vibe of the Caribbean with an emphasis on positive, encouraging lyrics for family-friendly entertainment.
First Friday at GreenHill | Dave Cecil Band
Friday, August 4, 2017 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Join us for First Friday with Live Music by the Dave Cecil Band from 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Known for original music with a taste of funk, folk, soul and blues, the Dave Cecil Band performs regularly in Greensboro NC and throughout the Southeast.
Painting Demonstration & Talk by Richard Fennell
Wednesday, August 16, 2017 | 6:00– 7:00 PM
Join us in The Gallery for a live painting demonstration by Richard Fennell in conjunction with his retrospective exhibition The Edge of Perception at GreenHill. Fennell will take viewers through his process step-by-step as he works in oil paint to capture a still life set up in The Gallery, providing insight to his method of “working from the edge.”
In the News
Yes! Weekly, "GreenHill Presents North Carolina Artist Richard Fennell Retrospective"
Greensboro News & Record, "GreenHill gallery to host exhibit of Richard Fennell's work"
Additional Resources
Press Release - CLICK HERE
FlickR Image Set - CLICK HERE
Printable Flyer with exhibition information - CLICK HERE
Exhibition Catalogue - CLICK HERE