Artist on Fire presents
"Passing Notion?"

Could there be more than meets the eye to the things we see and the experiences we encounter? A woman has a dream not to get on a bus. The bus she was expected to be on explodes. A man sees an image in his mind of a remote area on a map with ancient ruins. A great discovery is made that changes the quality of life for an entire village spreading into the surrounding regions. Dating back from Moses’ encounter at the burning bush to current day events people have attributed important discoveries, disasters avoided, and decisions they have made, that have not only impacted their own destinies but the lives of many others, to communication from a source outside themselves.

During the internationally acclaimed Piccolo Spoleto Festival, Artist on Fire presented “Passing Notion?”, a multi-media exhibit that explored the way that God may be speaking to us today. Works which include photography, film, installation art, live music, sculpture, live art, and painting from over 10 artists search out the unusual and extraordinary messages that catch our attention as we walk through our every day lives.

Featured artists included painters Alex Radin of Hanahan and Amelia (Mimi) Whaley of Mount Pleasant; photographers Mahmood Fazal of Mount Pleasant, Kimberly (Kimmie) Krauk of Charleston, Carson (Kip) Bulwinkle of North Charleston and Ginger Christy of Atlanta; poet Sara Radin of Hanahan; sculptor Pamela Crout of North Charleston; film producers Douglas Fotia of Charleston, Larry Spann of New York City, and Karen DeLoach of Summerville; installation artist Beverly Currin of Charleston; and landscape architects J.R. and Holly Kramer of Remark Studio in North Charleston.

The visual artists were accompanied by over 15 live art performers and 20 plus musicians playing original compositions and arrangements throughout the entire 17 days of the show. Opening night featured two ensemble groups and soloists: Drew, Gabby, and Hannah Hadley on guitar, didgeridoo, djembe, keyboard and harmonica and Trey Truluck, Jer DeLoach, Emily Richardson, and Kent McAvoy playing acoustic guitar, Native American wooden flutes, hand drums, and electric guitar and Vicki Marsi playing violin and Pam Dickson on flute.

For more information on the Artists involved in the show click here.

Sponsors for "Passing Notion?" included Artist & Craftsman Supply, Carolina Flag & Banner, Fast Frame of Mt. Pleasant, Kim Wallin–composer & pianist, Karen's Korner, Frametastic, Charleston Frame Works, Party City, Mannie Schumpert, Mood Photography, Royall Ace Hardware, FedEx Office, CPI, and Healthy Home Foods who provided the catering for the opening night artist reception.

AOF would like to thank the many sponsers that contributed financially and actual material items to help make the show all that it was. One of the ways we can thank them is through choosing to shop with them. See the listing to the right of the business sponsers that contributed to this event that you can thank when you are out and about doing your shopping.

From May 28 through June 13, the Piccolo Spoleto “Passing Notion?” exhibit was on display at Citadel Square Baptist Church, 328 Meeting Street, in the chapel off Henrietta Street, and on the third floor. Exhibit hours were: Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Members of the public were able to meet the artists during the opening night reception on May 28 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and throughout the 17 days of the festival as they are available. All original artwork and prints were available for sale, as well as CDs and DVDs from musicians and film producers who participated in the show. If you are interested in purchasing work that was on display during the show contact us to check for availability.