Future Exhibitions :: the Contemporary :: The Atlanta Contemporary Art Center

Coming up at the Contemporary

July 11- August 30, 2008 Artists' Reception, Friday, July 11, 7 - 9 pm Main Gallery - Daniel Duford, The Naked Boy Left Gallery - Dave McKenzie, Present Tense Gallery Four - Selections from The Studio Program, Craig Dongaski, Tim Hunter, Eric Mack Round Gallery - Susan Silton, The Five W's
	Main Gallery Daniel Duford, The Naked Boy Daniel Duford is Portland, Oregon-based artist who has been developing a graphic novel called “The Naked Boy” since 2005. Examining the history of America and various political and natural impulses during the past 100 years, the story is a cautionary tale of manifest destiny, upheaval, witchcraft, and democracy. Incorporating hundreds of drawings (which will be used to create the published book) and several low-fired ceramics featuring human and animal figures, the installation will unfold sequentially with various interplays of wall painting and architectural interaction.
Dave McKenzie, Present Tense (video still), 2007 Dave McKenzie, Present Tense (video still), 2007	Left Gallery Dave McKenzie, Present Tense Dave McKenzie is best known for a performance documented on video in which he walks the streets of Harlem in NYC, wearing a Bill Clinton mask, shaking hands with area residents. Performed after the former President located his offices to the area but rarely was seen there, McKenzie became a surrogate, hiding in public but also being available. As an artist of color, he was clearly toying with the concept of Clinton as “the first Black President.” Using materials including newspapers, cut metal signs, day planners, and basketballs, the artist will present variously interactive objects and events that continue his exploration of daily rituals, time, communication, and identity.
	Gallery Four Selections from The Studio Program Craig Dongaski, Tim Hunter, Eric Mack Works by artists who are currently part of our Studio Program will be highlighted in a series of intimate exhibits in Gallery Four. This provides more visibility for our studio artists and connections to the local arts community. 3-4 artists will be presented.
	Round Gallery Susan Silton, The Five W's Los Angles-based artist Susan Silton will develop an exhibition for the Round Gallery bringintg documentation of her various projects. Issues relating to language, the military, and architecture will be addressed.