After We Are Gone: New Works by Mike Egan
Category: Event Calendar
Dates and Times for this Past Event
- Friday, Nov 17, 2023 11am - 5pm
- Thursday, Nov 16, 2023 11am - 5pm
- Wednesday, Nov 15, 2023 11am - 5pm
Location
Second Street Gallery
115 2nd St SE
Details
Second Street Gallery is pleased to present After We Are Gone, a solo exhibition of new paintings by artist Mike Egan, to be held in the Main Gallery from October 6 to November 17, 2023.
Mike Egan masterfully paints the intersection of life and death. Drawing from a distinctive background as an embalmer, Egan imbues his work with an intimate understanding of mortality. Further influences include The Day of the Dead, Halloween, horror films, Folk Art, religion, and German Expressionism -- all combining to inspire his ethos.
Ironically, the somber themes in his artwork stand in stark contrast with the lively, bright colors and stimulating narratives. This unexpected juxtaposition serves as a beacon of hope amidst the darkness.
This exhibition is generously sponsored by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
After We Are Gone will be open for viewing Wednesdays through Fridays, 11AM - 5PM, and Saturdays, 10AM - 4PM.
