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Confluence: Bo Joseph and Tim Hussey

What’s On | Charleston Events

Tim Hussey will exhibit works from his latest series, “Bathos” which the artist began in response to his past work’s tendency toward vague narratives, metaphors, memories and dreams. Bo Joseph will exhibit works from “A Lexicon of Persistent Absence” series. From myriad sources Joseph scavenges images of object that transcend cultural boundaries without losing their intrinsic charge.

Call to Artists: Phoneography at Rebekah Jacob Gallery

On July 12, 2012 the Rebekah Jacob Gallery will host a Ways of Seeing: Phoneography exhibition. The show will feature up to 500 photos taken by smartphone devices, as an exciting look at the growing social phenomenon of the phone as the most accessible and familiar method of photography today. The curatorial staff will select the photos from digital submissions sent to submissions@rebekahjacobgallery.com by midnight June 3, 2012. For complete submission requirements, please visitwww.rebekahjacobgallery.com/resources.

Rebekah Jacob Gallery at 502 King | Uptown

Photograph Mag | Gallery Beat | Bill Mendin | May-June 2012

The Rebekah Jacob Gallery in Charleston, South Carolina—with an in-depth focus on modern art and photography of the American South—has moved to 502 King Street. The new location triples the space and places the gallery in the forefront of Charleston’s renaissance… Paul Amador has closed his gallery on 57th Street and is dealing privately… A number of Chelsea galleries are on the move: look for new locations for the Sasha Wolf Gallery, Daniel Cooney Fine Art and Foley Gallery. Read more…

Village Playhouse Making a Move to Emerging Arts Hub Along Upper King St.

Post and Courier | Adam Parker | April 29, 2012

On or near Upper King Street are several arts groups and venues: Pure Theatre, the Charleston Music Hall, Redux Contemporary Art Center, the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art and Rebekah Jacob Gallery. The move made sense, Jacob says. “We’ve always been called a pioneer in the arts scene in Charleston. We’ve always done our own thing; we’ve never really run with the pack.”
Besides, she needed a bigger space, liked the energy of Upper King and wanted to attract a different demographic — “younger, more hip, more progressive.”
Jacob says foot traffic during the day is about twice what it was farther down the street. Sales are up, and visitors linger longer in the gallery. “We see our friends more,” she says. “There are a lot of creatives around us,” such as web designers, innovative foodies and artists. “It’s just a much more creative environment.” Read more…

Legendary Soul Singer Mavis Staples, Marcus Amaker & Rebekah Jacob to Share Stage

The Digitel | By Amanda Click | April 25, 2012

Mavis Staples’ career is one of the most remarkable in all of music, not only for its relentless spirit and longevity, but also for the period of history it spans. The gospel music of The Staples Singers in the 1950s blossomed into the 1960s popular mainstream on the strength of Staples’ voice, into the epicenter of the civil rights movement, then on to collaborations with such major artists as Bob Dylan, Prince, and Ry Cooder. Her newest collaborator is Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy, who produced her 2011 Grammy-winning You Are Not Alone. From the National Endowment for the Arts to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recognition and awards have finally caught up with one of the great voices of our time. Read more about the event…

Photos of the Charleston Grit Party | Charleston Mag

April 27, 2012 | Charleston Grit Blog

Rory Johnson, Ayoka Lucas, Vail Duggan, and Rebekah Jacob enjoy the launch party of CHALRESTON GRIT, a blog about the smart..bold…local…and now! View more …

Kevin Taylor Featured in Magazine EIGHT-FOUR-THREE

Eight Four Three Magazine | February 29, 2012 | By Briana Jacobs

Briana Jacobs: Wikipedia says you’re a Dark Comic, is your stand up any good?

Kevin Taylor: No, but I also hold the world record for most consecutive cinder blocks broken.

BJ: Kevin Earl Taylor dot com highlights your time based art. What color are time warps anyway?

KT: Fuchsia, of course.

BJ: What IS the perfect way to paint an oyster?

KT: Just lay down some turkey umber and let the turpentine eat at it. You can use a rag and q-tips here and there, additionally.

BJ: What do you plan on doing for the impending Apocalypse: Party or Panic?

KT: Party like it’s 1999.

BJ: What was the story behind flying cats?

KT: It’s pretty boring. In fact, I can hardly remember it. To paraphrase Kenny Powers, “Sometimes in life, you gotta dump some of the smaller memories to make room for the bigger ones.” Besides, I’ve got much better stories to tell, if you seek entertainment.

CONFLUENCE in Charleston Magazine

CHARLESTONMAG.COM | May 2012 | Editor’s Pick

Confluence means a coming or flowing together, a meeting or gathering at one point. It’s an apt description for this exhibit showcasing artists Tim Hussey and Bo Joseph’s similar techniques and ideologies—their deconstructive approaches characterized by an array of colors and textures offset by realistic elements. “We both have a willingness to take chances,” says Joseph, who began a friendship with Hussey during their freshman year at Rhode Island School of Design. Twenty years later, the two remain close and have come together to debut their first joint exhibit at Rebekah Jacob Gallery’s new space on King Street. Hussey’s work for “Confluence” focuses on unconscious repetition of imagery and shares its dark and edgy content, while Joseph’s work was inspired by his time in Berlin, where he began painting nine of the featured pieces and completed the work at his home in New York.

Charleston Artists Highlighted in Oxford American

Charleston City Paper| March 13, 2012

Charleston got some love in the March issue of Oxford American. The “Visual South Issue” includes a big feature on 100 new “superstars of Southern art” with nods to local artists Ben Williams, Karen Ann Myers, Leslie Burns, Jonathan Yoerger, and Reynier Llanes. Seventy-six-year-old Hilton Head artist Aldwyth, who was featured in a 2009 exhibit at the Halsey, is also listed.

The artists were selected by a crew of art insiders, including curators, gallery owners, critics, and other artists; in Charleston, those included painter Jonathan Green, Rebekah Jacob, the Halsey’s Mark Sloan, and the Gibbes’ Pam Wall. See more at oxfordamerican.org, or pick up a copy to see the full list.

Confluence: Recent Works by Bo Joseph and Tim Hussey

April 2012

Attend this unique exhibit at the Rebekah Jacob Gallery’s new location on upper King Street, which unites specific works by Charleston’s own Tim Hussey and New York City native Bo Joseph. Their deconstructive painting techniques are characterized by an array of colors and textures offset by realistic elements. Exhibit highlights include the opening reception on Friday, May 18 from 5:30-8:30pm and an artist talk on Saturday, May 29 at 2pm. Rebekah Jacob Gallery, 502 King St. Read more…

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