Monuments, Benches and Urns: Artistic Visions of the Hereafter Opens July 28, 2011

Louisville, KY, July 20, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Remembering one’s family is part of what makes us human. For those who are left behind, we often question our own mortality and perpetuate the hope that our loved ones continue in a better place. The living seeks out artists to memorialize the dead and to express these feelings, hopes and beliefs. These subsequent works of art also exhibit a testament to the history of time and place of the people who have gone before us.

Kaviar Forge & Gallery offers the opportunity for a reinvigorated look at cemetery art with “Monuments, Benches and Urns: Artistic Visions of the Hereafter.” This group exhibition featuring eight exceptional Kentucky area artists demonstrates the possibilities sculpture has to express remembrance, consolation, reconciliation, and deep familial love.

Contributing artists include David Kocka, David Lind, Raymond Graf, Guy Tedesco, Matt Weir, Don Lawler, Meg White, and Craig Kaviar. “Monuments” opens Thursday, July 28, 2011 with the first Artists’ Reception to be held on the FAT Friday Trolley Hop, July 29, 2011 from 6-9 PM at Kaviar Gallery.

Coming from a variety of different artistic backgrounds, these sculptors wield their materials in a range of different styles: from intricate and elaborate to simple and organic. Iron, bronze, stone, and wood take on new meaning when families and artists collaborate to create works that transcend commercially available options. Many of the artists featured in this show design artwork on commission to achieve a more personalized piece for the family.

Kaviar Gallery is a fine arts gallery with a hand forged twist. An extension of Kaviar Forge, the gallery pays homage to Kentucky Craft Heritage by showcasing over 30 Kentucky Craft artisans as well as many artists from throughout the United States. In addition to the fine sculpture and ironwork produced at the forge Kaviar Gallery also exhibits ceramics, glass, wood, stone, paintings, fiber arts, and jewelry. Kaviar Forge & Gallery is committed to facilitating support for the artistic community by providing opportunities for new and emerging artists along with well seasoned artists who continue to perfect their craft.

Gallery Hours: Thursday – Friday 12 to 6 PM and Saturday 12 to 4 PM or by appointment.

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