Second Street Gallery is pleased to present The Art of Collage, a group exhibition of 41 artists to be held in the Main Gallery from June 7 - July 19, 2024. The exhibition will open to the public on First Friday, June 7 from 5:30-7:30PM, where many of the artists will be present to meet and chat with visitors.
Artists from modern and contemporary eras have consistently challenged the limits of creative norms by marrying diverse materials to construct something distinctive, stunning, and unexpected. From Pablo Picasso’s Still Life with Chair Caning, which pioneered collage in Western art, to Hannah Höch’s politically driven photomontages, to Wangechi Mutu’s mixed media works addressing crucial women’s issues, and countless others in between, artists have continuously pushed the boundaries of collage while exploring new mediums and techniques. This art form's inspiring spectrum has come a long way, notably occupying a significant space within the art world.
The 13 featured artists showcasing a collection of work include Richard A. Alonzo, Hannah Diomataris, Cassie Guy, Blythe King, Zofie King, Sri Kodakalla, Mary Lamb, Jonathan Lee, Lisa Macchi, Nikki Painter, Sharon Shapiro, Laura Wooten, and William Wylie.
The exhibition is generously sponsored by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.