Kansas City artists Anson the Ornery presents Shades an interactive multi-sensory experience.
ANSON THE ORNERY’s interactive installation Shades, parodies art-as-bullion by not displaying any of the art in Anson’s solo exhibition. As the muffled sound of a cattle auctioneer can be heard a large pile of lamps shades illuminate the gallery walls and the white slightly raised lettering “Shades.” The low light obscures the space casting shadows the selected artworks. The light will not help much to see because each artwork is covered by a packing blanket. The artwork may not be seen but it can be felt. Literally, the gallery goers are encouraged to feel the art through the blankets. Is it a thrift store velvet painting of Elvis or a Monet? Could it be a common flower pot or Ming vase? The artworks identity has been hidden just like countless masterpieces.
Free Admission
2017/05/12 - 2017/06/23
Kansas City Artists Coalition
Kansas City Artists Coalition, Kansas City, MO 64109
Parking is available on the street along Gillham Road.
KCAC is located on the corner of Linwood Boulevard and Gillham Road.
Access to the Mallin and Charno galleries is accessible to all guests via the red ramp and through the double doors. Access to the Underground is accessible to all disabled guests via the freight elevator. Please ask KCAC staff or volunteers for access to the elevator both up and down.