Jim Houser "Make Room For The Emptiness"

Jonathan LeVine Gallery

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Jonathan LeVine Gallery presents Make Room For The Emptiness, a solo exhibition of new original works by Jim Houser. Returning for what will be his third solo show at the gallery, Houser has created a new series of paintings and sculptures which will be incorporated into a site-specific installation. Additionally, the artist has composed a new score of original instrumental music to be played in the space throughout the exhibition, enhancing the experience on an audio-sensory level by complementing the tone, rhythm and repetition of the work.

Make Room For The Emptiness marks a subtle departure in style and sophistication for Houser, resulting in a cleaner, simpler, more mature approach to his installation. For the past several years, his work has been heavily influenced by intense physical and emotional pain due to a congenital health problem and grief suffered from personal tragedy. Honoring the memory of his late wife, while also suffering from health issues, Houser’s work has often been a practice in cathartic meditation, driven by memory and mourning. This year however, the artist has celebrated the affirmation of a new love and has also received medical treatment for his previous health condition. Through experiencing these feelings of profound change and healing in both heart and body—as the show title suggests—Houser is consciously choosing to make some room for fresh, new beginnings by creating a blank slate upon which he can begin to write this new chapter in his life.

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Schedule

from October 24, 2009 to November 21, 2009

Opening Reception on 2009-10-24 from 19:00 to 21:00

Artist(s)

Jim Houser

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