Page 16 - Southern Exposure - October '22

Page 16, Southern Exposure

art haPPeningS

Lighthouse ArtCenter Opens The Season

With Avant-Garde Exhibitions

Hunt Slonem: The World According To Hunt Slonem And LUSH2:

A Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition

Oct. 13 To Dec. 10

Lighthouse ArtCenter presents the widely-collected
neo-expressionist artist Hunt Slonem in a stunning
showing of The World According to Hunt Slonem and
back by popular demand, the contemporary ceramics
exhibition, LUSH2. The exhibitions occur at Lighthouse
ArtCenter, 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469.
Admission is free for members and a $5 donation is
suggested for nonmembers. For more information, visit
lighthousearts.org.
The World According to Hunt Slonem exhibit will
show over two dozen small- and large-scale original
works by Hunt Slonem. Slonem, based in Manhattan,
is known for his neo-expressionist style paintings of
bunnies, tropical birds, and butterflies. His endearing
subject matter, predominantly in oil on canvas, works in
both contemporary and traditional settings.
Slonem’s work can be found in over 250 museums
worldwide and is a favorite of the rich and famous,
including celebrities Kate Hudson, Kris and Kylie
Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, and Julianne Moore, to name a
few. The exhibition is graciously sponsored by Joanne
Leonhardt Cassullo and the Dorothea Leonhardt Fund of
the Communities Foundation of Texas Inc.
“We are excited to open the season with concurrent
avant-garde exhibitions. Hunt Slonem’s paintings are
like portals into the universe. He applies thick paint
with abandon bringing his subjects into focus with vivid
colors and rich textures. During receptions, we will be
giving magnifying glasses to our guests so they can look
more closely at his work,” states Curator Janeen Mason. Director of Ceramics at Lighthouse ArtCenter Chad
“LUSH2 will be equally stimulating to the senses. A Steve. “Collectors will enjoy the exhibition’s rich colors,
nationwide call to ceramicists has created a vast collection unexpected textures, and techniques.”
of pieces that explore the connection between art, design, The opening reception and LUSH2 Awards Ceremony,
and function.” judged by internationally renowned ceramicist Brian
LUSH2 is a contemporary ceramics exhibition that Rochefort takes place Thursday, Oct. 13, 5 to 7 p.m. A
showcases current and innovative pieces that utilize clay Meet the Artist Reception takes place on Thursday, Nov.
as a primary material. The juried exhibition includes over 17, 5 to 7 p.m., where guests can meet and mingle with
75 works from artists all over the country. Esteemed Hunt Slonem. Meyer Law Firm in Jupiter sponsors the
ceramicist Brian Rochefort from Los Angeles will judge receptions.
the entries and award over $4,000 in cash and prizes. The
ceramics range in scale and form, bringing many exotic
textures, glazes, and colors. The pieces are a combination
of functional, sculptural, and experimental artistic
expressions. First Republic Bank graciously sponsors
LUSH2.
“The pieces in LUSH2 demonstrate that a 2,000-year-
old medium can be progressive and experimental,” said

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