Tuesday, November 13, 2012

PAST: ART: Closing Reception for the current Art Crimes Show at The Dunes “The Luxury of Dreams” featuring works by Sean Hennessey WED, Nov 13th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Free

The Malarial Adventures of Jess
by Sean Hennessey
Art Crimes: October Show at The Dunes - Sean Hennessey’s “The Luxury of Dreams”
Free
Friday, October 4th - now extended until mid November!
Note: Open during events, mostly in the evenings, and by appointment
For an appointment or more info please contact Deidree@dunesllc.com

Closing Reception will be on Wednesday, November 13th
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Free
Read more about the show on Hennessey's site

This exhibit was born out of a personal experience with a neighborhood homeless man who, with help, was able to turn his life around. From the crisis of homelessness in our city came a desire to create an exhibition based on blankets, beds, and shelter. From that point, Sean wrote: “I then wondered if the level of security of having a place to sleep affected how we dream. I was thinking about how we all enter the world of dreams, regardless of where we sleep. I thought that I would create a series of works based on the dreams of others. Through conversations … about art and social issues, my idea for The Luxury of Dreams series was born. I started soliciting dreams from friends, colleagues, collectors, other artists, and social media connections.”

Fine artist turned dream catcher Sean Hennessey is a mixed and multi-media artist based in Washington, DC. Working in glass, concrete, steel, light and video, Sean creates imaginative wall relief works deriving narrative content from philosophical, mythological, historical and personal experiences.

A portion of proceeds from sales will go toward helping to support Thrive DC, which works to prevent and end homelessness by providing vulnerable individuals a comprehensive range of services to help stabilize their lives.

1402 Meridian Pl NW
Metro: Columbia Heights or take any of the 50 line buses along 14th St, walk north from the metro on 14th St, on the left side of the street, past Park Rd a few blocks, turn left on Meridian Place, where The Getaway is, look for the glass door and take the stairs going up one level 

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