New York photo collage artist Chambliss Giobbi will be presenting two large scaled works in the traveling exhibition Eye On The Storm at the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery (March 01-April 13) and The Housatonic Museum of Art (June 13-July 26).
Eye On The Storm, curated by D. Dominick Lombardi focusses on the present-day barrage of unlimited data, sensationalized media and the effects of too much information on the human psyche. Inspired work by the twenty-five featured artists will be organized into three segments in the exhibition: Calm Before the Storm, The Storm and The Aftermath. (above, Holly Sears, Swimmers).
When asking Curator Lombardi about the specifics of Eye On The Storm, he shared, “The barrage of endless data from the most intense hard news to the silliest of social media is something we all must muddle through on some level each day. Depending on one’s needs or interests only a small percentage of said information is of any use, and an even smaller amount of it actually leaves us with palpable, lasting effects. What is most amazing is that somehow, every bit of the images and information has some potential use to someone out there, and it’s up to the individual to pick and choose what benefits, bothers or beguiles them. (above, Rashaad Newsome, Single Channel Video with Sound).
Then there are some who use this never ending stream of mayhem, mind games and minutia to reflect, extrapolate or re-present that very same cornucopia of comments to enhance, enliven or elucidate their own thoughts and ideas. When this occurs, it may be considered Contemporary Art, and it is a sampling of this thought provoking work that makes up the exhibition EYE ON THE STORM.” (above, Mia Brownell).
Catching up with D. Dominick Lombardi about his selection of participating artists with attention to Chambliss, he wrote, “The Storm can manifest itself in many ways. With the collages of Chambliss Giobbi, the storm has its greatest effect on the human psyche. In his subjects, the intricacies of one’s personality explode, twist and reconnect in an endless dance of deconstruction. Holding it all together is a magnetic core of unflinching obsessions, hypnotic hallucinations and holistic transversals the flood this artist’s unencumbered trajectory of thought. (above, Shawn Huckins, Mrs. Alexander Cummings: Do’nt Go There Girlfriend, 2012).
It’s safe to say Chambliss Giobbi was one of the early selections. His work fits perfectly, with the way most of us feel much of the time - overstimulated and anxious about so many things—the quick pace and multi-directional social persona and interaction is quite clear in the work.” (above, Chambliss Giobbi, Alice O’Malley 3, 2010).
Please visit Eye On The Storm, March 1 through April 13 at the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery at Edison State College, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers, Florida and see Chambliss Giobbi’s Portrait of Fisher Stevens I, (first image entry, top), and Portrait of Alice O’Malley. (above, Leah Oates, Transitory Space, Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 2011).
Featured artists include: Isak Applin, Anita Arliss, Jonathan Beer, Susan Breen, Mia Brownell, Ernest Concepcion, Paul Gagner, Chambliss Giobbi, Richard Höglund (featured below), Shawn Huckins, Marcus Jansen, Arcady Kotler, D. Dominick Lombardi, Marci MacGuffie, Tim Merry, Arnold Mesches, Rashaad Newsome, Trong Nguyen, Leah Oates, Rebecca Reeve (above, Milton, 2007-2010), Holly Sears, Karen Shaw, Patricia Smith, D. Jack Solomon and Melanie Vote.
Bob Rauschenberg Gallery hours: Monday – Friday 10 A.M. – 4 P.M. and Saturday 11 A.M. – 3 P.M. Closed Sundays. Opening and Reception: March 1, 6 – 8 pm with a talk with Curator D. Dominick Lombardi at 7 pm. (Eye On The Storm PDF, Chambliss Giobbi SE7N, Chambliss Giobbi SE7N preview).