In The Wake

With my job at the gallery I see a lot of art, I mean, A LOT OF ART! Some of the art I run across is great, more is good and even more is terrible. This show is one that falls into the first category- great art. At first my impression was "OK, more abstract... I guess it's good" but over time and as I spent some time with the pieces I began to see that this was great art because of the stories living within each piece. If you or anyone you know was touched by either Katrina or Rita or any hurricane ever you may just see a story you know intimately in these paintings. It is rare to come across a body of work that continues to speak to you, sharing it's tale long after you've walked away from it but for this very special show we bring you that experience through Beth's paintings. I hope you have the chance to visit with these paintings and hope even more that you will be able to come to the opening reception, meet the artist, participate in some special moments over a glass of wine. We will remember, celebrate, and grieve together. I hope to see you there.
-Jessica

In The Wake September 8th- October 15th
Featuring New Orleans/Houston Artist Beth Murray
Abstract Oil paintings exploring the beauty of decay
Opening reception September 8th, 7-10 pm
Xnihilo Gallery
www.2115Taft.org
2115 Taft Houston Texas 77006
713.522.3533

This week communities around our country pause to remember the devastation, confusion, and bond created by the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the Gulf Coast. That bound is especially present between the communities of New Orleans and Houston; a bond that was strengthened when Hurricane Rita aimed for Houston a month after Katrina devastated New Orleans. Thousands of Gulf Coast residents have survival stories from wind, flood, and evacuations. Transplanted from New Orleans to Houston by Hurricane Katrina, Beth Murray invites us to the beautiful narrative of decay and age that her work explores in “In The Wake.” Please join us for a reception on September 8, 2006 from 7-10 pm to remember, reflect and bring your own stories to this narrative. Be sure to bring your friends, you don't want to miss out on this exhibit.

All the pieces in this show are available for purchase, please call or e-mail Jessica Martin-Weber to set an appointment to select the piece or pieces that would bring just the right touch to your home, office or as a unique gift. The gallery is open from M-TH, 9 am – 10 pm and F-S, 9 am – 10.30 pm for viewing and purchases can be made at the coffee shop counter during those times.