September 27, 2013 – MACON, Ga. – Macon Arts Alliance will host a First Friday opening reception for its new exhibit, “Sense of Place,” on Oct. 4. The show features work by two local artists, James Bodell and Daly Smith, and will be on display from Oct. 4 through Oct. 31. Bodell’s metal sculptures and Smith’s colorful paintings represent wildly different approaches to art making, but both are expressly linked to Macon.
“Daly Smith does very representational scenes of Macon while Jim Bodell creates sculptures out of reclaimed metal from around Macon and from Macon Iron,” said Heatherly Wakefield, director of fine art at the Macon Arts Alliance. “This show combines the historical with the modern, with Jim operating as the vibrant foundation and Daly creating the beautiful design. It’s both traditional and contemporary.”
Smith, a Macon native, is an architect who uses his skills to create simple yet colorful depictions of local landscapes and cityscapes. Bodell, former president of Macon Arts Alliance, uses iron and other materials to construct bold and contemporary sculptures. The artwork in this exhibit is quintessentially Macon, highlighting both the city and the creative individuals that call Macon home.
“We want people to know that Macon is a place where creative people can thrive,” said Wakefield. “This show helps highlight how Macon artists feel about their city.”
The opening reception for “Sense of Place” is Friday, October 4 from 5-8 p.m. and is an official One City Art Festival event. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served.
Macon Arts Alliance invites all community members to enjoy First Friday receptions and to visit the gallery Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
All artwork featured at Macon Arts Alliance is available for purchase. For more information, call (478) 743-6940 or visit MaconArtsAlliance.org.
Vein Specialists of the South and Spa Medical are proud sponsors of First Friday at Macon Arts Alliance.
About Macon Arts Alliance
The mission of the Macon Arts Alliance is to foster and support the advancement of arts and culture in Central Georgia. Macon Arts Alliance works to create an environment where arts and culture thrive and Central Georgia is recognized as an unparalleled cultural destination.
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