"Inscribed Landscapes" opening at Kafe Lila

at the The Grant

Every day but Monday from 12/01/2009 to 12/31/2009

New Work by:

Stephen Brownell, Melanie Fuest, Benjamin Leadbetter, Anna Shapiro & Arthi Sundaresh

Opening Reception 6-9pm, December 5th, 2009

Kafe' Lila, 401.305.3050, in The Grant Building 250 Main Street, Pawtucket RI 02860

This exhibition brings together five artists exploring the theme of landscape and place making. Stephen Brownells' work is focused on urban architecture & the process of painting and drawing used to bring an artwork from idea to finish. Melanie Fuest is a photographer documenting place through a 35mm. Benjamin Leadbetters' mixed media artwork are inspired by themes of water, trees and color. Utilizing unending variations of nature through the application of stencils and spray paint. Anna Shapiros' mixed media work explores elements of time, space, nature and culture in an era of violence and fragmentation. Boundaries of edge, topography and landscape vastly encompass each small work extend into symbolism of body and mind. "The Greatest Mountain" is a photographic series by Arthi Sundaresh documenting the lonely ascent of Mount Katahdin in Baxter Park, Maine. The new work focuses on vast landscapes and quiet light.