This Week in Art: Matt Blake
Motor City Brewing Works
4701 W. Canfield, Detroit
(Between Cass and 2nd)
313-832-2700
Every Wednesday Night, 7-11 pm
(December 21, 2005)

Last week in art the Wednesday night spotlight fell on John Hoder, who exhibited work from a series entitled, Human Limitations. Hoder worked on creating very tight, geometrical forms in paint, on a slick, shiny resin coated surface. Polished and candy-like, not typical fare for Detroit, and thus a welcome addition to provide a good balance and influx of different ideas all made possible by the Wednesday night showcase.

This week it’s Matt Blake. For his recent show at Susanne Hilberry Gallery, he created sculptures in the tradition of the Elgin Marbles and other ancient relief sculpture from found objects – toys and the like. (For words about that exhibition click here.) Expect a strong showing this week.

Look for curator Graem Whyte to exhibit on the final show of the year, December 28th.

Wednesday nights have been an education and an interesting experiment, letting artists try out works in mini-shows and provoking conversation long past closing time. Come check it out, sample (in moderation!) what the good folks at Motor City brew up each day and enjoy yourselves. – Nick Sousanis
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