Last year, 2011, the Haggus Society presented the https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.217870804935170.55244.171296239592627&type=3">1st annual Edges & Curves, Nothing In Between exhibition which successfully challenged the myth that older artists have little to no edge.

This year’s theme “Close Your Eyes” will explore wedge issues* presented in the public discourse via all channels of media consumption.

This event is open to any artist 40 years and older, regardless of political, philosophical, or religious affiliation.

This event is open to any artist 40 years and older, regardless of political, philosophical, or religious affiliation.

*A wedge issue is a social or political issue, often of a divisive or otherwise controversial nature, which splits apart or creates a “wedge” in the support base of one political group. Wedge issues can be advertised, publicly aired, and otherwise emphasized by an opposing political group, in an attempt to weaken the unity of the divided group, or to entice voters in the divided group to give their support to the opposing group. The use of wedge issues gives rise to wedge politics. Wedge issues are also known as hot button or third rail issues. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/

“I don’t think anyone can argue we are living in divisive times. Individual rights, freedoms of person, religion or lack there of are under constant assault. Social and economic inequalities are as staggering as the apparent indifference of those who have the power to make a difference. How do we cope? Do we bury our head in the sand, join the picket line?

As an artist, we have an added layer of reaction as we question whether or not to address these issues which are significant to us in our work. Art is a voice, active and present. As our society is being redefined before our very eyes, wouldn’t now be a good time to voice our opinions and help it grow into that more enlightened future we’d like to see?”

http://www.natalieabramsartworks.com/">Natalie Abrams’ work examines suspending moments in time; the physical and textural experience of those moments, the delicate beauty of our surroundings and the difficulty of preserving the present. An environmentalist, Abrams’ abstract landscapes were first exhibited at the R&F Gallery in the three person show “Not Seeing the Forest”. Using a technique as fluid and unpredictable as nature itself, led to the development of her highly sculptural ribbon paintings; pieces which blur the line between painting and sculpture. The ribbon works have been exhibited in national exhibitions including the Third Annual Encaustic Invitational, as a highlighted artist at Ball State University with Encaustic Works 07, as well as the 2010 book “Encaustic & Beyond”. Abrams’ latest work further explores humanity’s relationship to our surroundings in the form of sculptural landscapes and topography, and the mirrored societal relationships therein. Development of this work into freestanding installation works will be the focus of her upcoming Affiliate Artist Residency with the McColl Center.

Media limited to:
2D (no larger than 32″ x 44 inches)
Small 3D (no larger than 14″ x 10″ x 8″inches)
6 images per submission, includes detail images

File size:
300 ppi resolution
2400 x 3000 pixels in either direction
Files smaller than 300 ppi will be rejected

Please name image files accordingly:
Lastname_ImageNumber.jpg
Lastname_Image7.jpg
Include artist statement and bio/resume, image list with corresponding file name and description with dimesions, and paypal receipt/transaction number with your submission.

Location
Upstairs At The Market Gallery
1057 S. San Pedro Street in Downtown Los Angeles, centrally located near various arts districts including Gallery Row.

Patron’s Party
Friday August 31 6 pm until 10 pm

Opening Reception
Saturday, September 1, 6 pm until 10 pm

Closing
Saturday, September 8, 6 pm until 10 pm

Shipped artwork must be received by August 25, 2012.
Please note the following:
Pack your work appropriately. Please, no popcorn. (It’s too messy, cumbersome and storage space is limited.)
Include return shipping and label.
Art must be gallery ready. No glass in frames.
Hanging instructions are always appreciated.

Ship to:
The Haggus Society
340 N Avenue 61
Los Angeles, CA 90042

Local art intake
Thursday, August 30, 2012
12 noon until 7 pm

Local art return
Sunday, September 9, 2012
5 pm until 7 pm
Monday, September 10, 2012
10 am until 6 pm

Electronic submissions and payments onlyhttps://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=M8RXWVAL22JKN">
$12.50 submission fee (Pay Now)

Haggus Society members in good standing are waived submission fees.

The Haggus Society receives a 40% commission from all art sold. Please include this in your pricing. If a work is not for sale please indicate with NFS.

Questions? Please send all inquiries to info@thehaggussociety.org

https://www.fracturedatlas.org/">The Haggus Society is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization.
Contributions for the purposes of The Haggus Society must be made payable to Fractured Atlas and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.