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Simple Complexity: Complex Simplicity featuring James Rodger Alexander and John Douglas Powers

Presented by Vanderbilt University Department of Art at Ingram Studio Arts Center

November 11-December 11, 2009

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Simple Complexity: Complex Simplicity is an exhibition by sculptors James Rodger Alexander and John Douglas Powers in Space 204.

Powers draws inspiration from areas as diverse as natural history, architecture, and the history of technology. Vanderbilt's 2001 Margaret Stonewall Wooldridge Hamblet award recipient, he was recently recognized for his work in a New York Times article and is the recipient of the prestigious Joan Mitchell Foundation MFA Grant and a Southeast College Art Conference fellowship. He is an assistant professor of sculpture at the University of Alabama.

Trained as both an architect and a sculptor, Alexander's sculptural installations focus primarily on a single recurring issue: the resolution of the conflict between opposing forces. A Professor of Sculpture and Ceramics at the University of Alabama, he has curated exhibitions and published works on architectural terra cotta, vernacular architecture, political posters as propaganda and the conceptual relationship between architecture and sculpture. He is the recipient of numerous prestigious grants.

Opening Reception: Thursday, November 12, 4:00pm-6:00pm. Alexander will discuss his sculptural installation and photography at 5:00pm during the reception.

Space 204 is sponsored by the Department of Art and is located on the second floor of the E. Bronson Ingram Studio Art Center, 25th and Garland, on the Vanderbilt campus.

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    Ingram Studio Arts Center

    1204 25th Ave. S. at Garland
    Nashville, TN 37235

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    Tickets: Free and open to public

    Info Phone: (615) 343-7241

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    Dates:
    November 11-December 11, 2009

    Times:
    Opening Reception:
    Thursday, November 12, 4:00pm-6:00pm, with discussion at 5:00pm
    
    Gallery Hours:
    Monday-Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm

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      "must see"
      Comment posted by: fox from Birmingham, AL, Nov 09, 2009
      

      I have not seen this show as a whole, however, both of these artists are my teachers. Their work alone is simply amazing and combining both schools of thought with touches of modernity and... Expand

      I have not seen this show as a whole, however, both of these artists are my teachers. Their work alone is simply amazing and combining both schools of thought with touches of modernity and minimalism from each artist will compliment the other perfectly! MUST SEE!! Collapse

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      "must see"
      Comment posted by: fox from Birmingham, AL, Nov 09, 2009
      

      I have not seen this show as a whole, however, both of these artists are my teachers. Their work alone is simply amazing and combining both schools of thought with touches of modernity and... Expand

      I have not seen this show as a whole, however, both of these artists are my teachers. Their work alone is simply amazing and combining both schools of thought with touches of modernity and minimalism from each artist will compliment the other perfectly! MUST SEE!! Collapse

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