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˚ Exhibition: Andrew James + Stephen Cartwright

director — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:49:13 +0000

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Andrew James + Stephen Cartwright

April 13th – May 11th

Opening Reception on April 13th from 6-9pm

On Friday, April 13th from 6-9pm, The Luminary presents ˚ (read as: “Degree”), a two person exhibition featuring Andrew James and Stephen Cartwright. Both James and Cartwright track and translate external measurements such as the weather, latitude and longitude, travel and other phenomena, creating evocative sculptural and video work that echoes the increasing effect of data on our understanding of our environment.

Andrew James

Born in Knoxville,TN, Andrew James received his MFA from UC Berkeley in 2003. He relocated to St. Louis in 2004. In 2008 he opened Good Citizen Gallery and Billboard project, which has taken over his life for the last 3 years. Previously he has shown his work at The Foundry Arts Center, Applebee Gallery at MacMurray College and in group shows at The St. Louis Artist Guild, St. Charles Community College, and The National Ornamental Metals Museum in Memphis. He has a love/hate relationship with repetition.

Stephen Cartwright

Since June 21, 1999, Stephen Cartwright has recorded the exact latitude, longitude and elevation of his position on the earth every hour. From the data, he creates virtual maps in three dimensions; they grow hour by hour, point by point. The maps plot his position relative to space, time, elevation and other factors. This exploration informs his sculpture: stills, tangencies and abstractions culled from the original data. Much of his work illustrates where he has been, but he is also interested in the space that surrounds his recorded course. That unknown space contains endless possibilities of experience through space and time. Cartwright’s practice highlights the divergence of natural and man-made laws and systems, and perception versus fact. The world is more complex than an individual can comprehend, but the artist attempts to gain some understanding through tentative forays over the surface.

Cartwright has previously exhibited at the Leviton A+D Gallery at Columbia College in Chicago, the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art, and the DUMBO Arts Center.

The Luminary’s exhibition program is presented with support from the Missouri Arts Council and the Arts and Education Council.

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Capital Campaign for a New Permanent Location

director — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:09:39 +0000

The Luminary has announced a capital campaign to purchase a 22,500 sq/ft former variety store at 2700 Cherokee Street and rehab it into an cutting-edge incubator for art, music and cultural projects. The building will include expanded gallery and venue space, housing and studios for artists-in-residence, open work space for the artist equipment library, classrooms, offices and creative retail.

The Luminary’s Directors, James and Brea McAnally, describe the move as “an investment in the growing potential of the St. Louis creative community.” The campaign’s slogan-New ideas use old buildings- underscores The Luminary’s commitment to the next wave of the arts in the area. They mark the importance of Cherokee street as well, stating that “the Cherokee arts district is one of the most promising communities in the region- it is a diverse urban neighborhood that is already home to many artists, musicians and creative entrepreneurs. At the same time, it is a tenuous region in which we feel like we can play a role in creating a stable future within the community.” The plans have elicited wide support from the community after initial discussions with business owners and residents of the street. Mayor Francis Slay has lent his support to the ambitious project, saying that “The Luminary’s mission enables artists to grow and refine their talents, helping to ensure the future growth of St. Louis’s creative class. I stand in support of their organization as they work to raise the necessary funds to make this a reality.”

Visit the Capital Campaign page for information on contributing or our Kickstarter Project for small gifts.

Luminary Memberships Now Available!

director — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:38:04 +0000

We are proud to announce our new MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM. For the first time, we are offering memberships for a variety of levels and benefits that go directly to help support The Luminary’s innovative work in the community. With arts funding being cut from most state and national agencies, it is up to individuals in our area to ensure the creative culture of our city continues to grow. The Luminary isn’t just a gallery and venue–it is an incubator that makes new ideas possible. Our members are true patrons that help support the creative ideas that develop the community as a whole.

The perks are pretty nice too. Members will receive discounts on workshops and events, one-of-a-kind editions from our exhibitions and resident artists, invites to special preview events and more. The editions will be unique art objects created specifically for our members and will be sent directly to you 4 times per year. Think of it as an art subscription and you become a contemporary art collector, overnight.

Find out more and become a member online at http://theluminaryarts.com/exhibitions-and-events/support/