Events

A group show inspired by the idea of “Walking Distance”

May 29, 2009 3:00 pmtoJune 27, 2009 3:00 pm

29 May – 27 June, 2009
Public Reception: Friday May 29 from 6 to 10pm

Gallery: 2739 Edwin, Floor 2, Hamtramck, Mi 48212

alt textLaura Macintyre,Thirteen Motes
alt textLaura Macintyre Thirteen Motes

“Everywhere, as Steven Wright memorably stated, is within walking distance if you have the time, suggesting that walking distance is as much a state of mind as a measure of space.”

Walking Distance features the artists Scott Hocking, Emily Linn, Laura Macintyre, Toby Millman, Kathleen Rashid, Chris Samuels, Gary Schwartz and Corine Vermeulen-Smith.

In this show eight locally resident artists explore

alt textScott Hocking, Georgia Earthwork

different avenues within the bounds of walking distance, creating works that variously take their inspiration, subject matter or construction materials, from individual interpretations of the term. The results touch on issues such as neighborhood, change, perception and just the simple joy of walking. There will be a program of short films by Gary Schwartz on the subject of walking (“Schwartz Shortz”) date to be confirmed

2739 Edwin is just West of Joseph Campau, and 4 blocks North of Holbrook. There is public parking on Joseph Campau, and various other locations including 2 lots just North of the building. Regular gallery hours are 12am – 5pm Saturday. Other hours by appointment, please contact edwin2739@airpost.net .

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  1. [...] by Gary Schwartz To accompany the show “Walking Distance” 7:30pm, Thursday June 18 Gallery: 2739 Edwin, Floor 2, Gary And [...]

    Posted by “Schwartz Shortz” with “Walking Distance” | thedetroiter.com | June 17, 2009, 12:40 am
  2. [...] “Walking Distance” Features the artists Scott Hocking, Emily Linn, Laura Macintyre, Toby Millman, Kathleen Rashid, Chris Samuels, Gary Schwartz and Corine Vermeulen-Smith. [...]

    Posted by Closing Weekend events for the group show “Walking Distance” | thedetroiter.com | June 24, 2009, 10:56 pm

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