Last Friday I went to the opening of new space Civilian Art Projects. Arriving a little early I popped into a new bar next door for a drink. Turns out the bar was completely brand new and I was their first sale ever. Celebrating all things new, I finished my drink and went next door to Civilian's new space. A few blocks up from the previous location, it's now located in between Gallery Place Chinatown and the Mt Vernon Square Metro Station at 1019 7th Street NW.
The exhibition featured two artists, Carole Wagner Greenwood and Terri Weifenbach. Woods, Weifenbach's photographed woods in the DC metro area. Greenwood's sculptural work included text, plaster, linen and other found objects installed using familiar altar making techniques. Using gold leaf and other adornment, Greenwood made a shrine with candles, plaster and wood. It felt similar to missions in New Mexico. Her work was raw, using nails and canvas with splattered plaster.
Jayme McLellan, director of the space was in attendance. As well as the local DC scene. Civilian's space has a great potential and I am looking forward to future shows in the gallery.
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