Artspace
Liberti is proud to present its November/December exhibition, Cathedral, a painting and video
installation by Matthew Sepielli. This exhibition runs from November
2 – December 30, 2012. The reception for Mr. Sepielli will be held on Friday,
November 2, from 6:30-9:30PM.
Conceived as a
singular statement, this exhibition will feature two separate elements: a suite
of carved-plaster-on-linen paintings installed on the Artspace wall as well as
a short film on view during the exhibition’s opening reception.
Cathedral draws its inspiration from many different
sources. Part of this inspiration is
drawn from memories and experiences that have left a sensory stamp on the
artist. A quiet church in the evening, a winter’s sunset and memories of walking
in the woods late at night are all moments that are a part of its creation.
Beyond direct
experience, two different writers and their works have played an enormous role
in the conception of the exhibit: Raymond Carver and his short story,
“Cathedral” and Jun’ichirÅ Tanizaki and his essay, “In Praise of Shadows”.
Cathedral was originally installed at Tiger Strikes
Asteroid. This Artspace installation will allow Sepielli to install this piece
in an unbroken linear format instead of circling the walls of the TSA gallery
space. It also allows for the piece to be experienced in a space designated for
worship.
Matthew Sepielli is an artist living in Philadelphia and a member of
Tiger Strikes Asteroid. He has also exhibited at the Crane Arts Center, Samson
Projects in Boston, MA, The Cheltenham Center for the Arts and was also
included in a previous group show at Artspace Liberti.
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While
the gallery does not maintain regular viewing hours, visits can be scheduled by
appointment. Please e-mail us at artspaceliberti@gmail.com to arrange a visit.
Viewing is also possible during Sunday church services between 9:00AM-1:00PM.
Artspace
Liberti is a multi-discipline arts venue organized and maintained by liberti
church east located at 2424 E York St. in the Fishtown neighborhood of
Philadelphia.
