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12 UCW AUGUST 25-31, 2021 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Methodist University has a decade-plus reputation for presenting unique exhibitions at one of Fay- etteville's premier art venues — the David McCune International Art Gallery. So, it's no surprise that its fall exhibition will be both unique in presentation and experience for the audience. Opening at McCune, located in the Bethune Center for Visual Arts on the MU campus, the free exhibition titled Intersection will be open to the campus community and public until Dec. 1. Gal- lery hours are 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday each week (except on MU holidays). e gallery follows all campus safety protocols related to COVID-19. "Like all of our shows, this one will feature amaz- ing artists and their works," said MU Professor of Art Vilas Tonape. "But it will also be very unique in that it will lead the guest to an experience of appreciating not just the similarities of the art being presented, but also the differences. It's truly an intersection, where people will visit the gallery from all walks of life and enjoy both commonality and differences. All are welcome and will enjoy this exhibit." Intersection will feature the works (which are for sale) of Andréa Keys Connell, Zhimin Guan, Sondra (Soni) Martin and Winter Rusiloski. Each has pre- sented their works both nationally and internation- ally and hold positions as instructors at institutions of higher learning. •Rusiloski: Investigating abstracted landscapes for 20 years; more than 30 juried exhibitions around the world since 2016; paintings in public and private collections; an assistant professor of Painting in the Baylor University Department of Art and Art History. •Martin: Extensive commissions, grants and awards; works in private and corporate collections; expertise in studio arts (sculpture, printmaking, painting) and contemporary art theory; a professor of Visual Art at Fayetteville State University. •Guan: Featured in more than 200 professional exhibitions, including 20 solo shows; pieces in permanent museum collections in the U.S., China, and Singapore; a professor of Art at Minnesota State University Moorhead. •Connell: More than a dozen solo exhibitions; fea- tured in numerous publications; taught workshops on figure sculpting at craft schools; an associate professor of Ceramics in the Department of Fine Arts at Appalachian State University. "is unique selection of artists brings paintings and sculptures together in an exciting way that allows the viewer to contemplate multiple dimen- sions and medium's ability to play with the intersec- tion between landscape, figure and ground," said Connell. Each of the artists — and certainly Tonape, the curator — have an appreciation for the gallery, which has had numerous successful exhibitions that featured artists such as Warhol, Chagall, Rodin, Picasso, and most recently, Rembrandt. e Uni- versity, Division of Fine and Performing Arts, and gallery also showcase exhibitions of work from MU students, faculty, staff and local artists. "I'm very excited to be a part of such an outstand- ing exhibition in a stellar international art gallery," said Rusiloski. Tonape knows the quality of the art being present- ed, and offering that would certainly be successful in itself, but he was purposeful in his efforts to bring artists and work that would resonate with students. "Intersection showcases many perspectives and diversity of work, which is perfect for a liberal arts university," he said. "We have classes for painting, abstract painting, ceramics and sculpture, and the students can see how these forms of art can work to- gether and also be very different … they can see the show and at some level, realize they either pertain to their study right now, or they will in the future." All similarly in one place, but all undeniably unique, the fall exhibition at the McCune Gallery at Methodist University is truly an "Intersection." COVER 'Intersection' exhibition open at MU's McCune Art Gallery a STAFF REPORT Cape Fear Studios will host an open reception for its latest exhibit on Aug. 27 from 6-8 p.m. e exhibit highlights the eclectic paintings and sculptures of Barton Hatcher. Growing up on his grandfather's farm in Bladen County, Hatcher began using his artistic and creative talent when he was only six years old. A self-taught artist and mixed media sculptor, Hatcher's work is infused an elevated sense of style and pays playful attention to unexpected details. Aa an avid gardener and fly fisherman, Barton draws inspiration for his artistic designs from nature itself. Fans of Hatcher's art see a transcendent quality, earning him a state-wide following. He has been able to showcase his talent in several North Carolina galleries. On occasion, clients have commissioned Hatcher to create custom art designs that draw from their individual tastes and desires. His work is in several private art collections from North Carolina to New Jersey. Following his life-long admiration for nature and the outdoors, Hatcher owns and operates Gardens by Barton, a landscape design business based in Wilmington. In business, Hatcher uses his artistic talents to create uniquely tailored gardens, includ- ing building hardscapes such as arbors, trellises and garden patios. Before he started that business, Hatcher worked for Cape Craftsmen of Elizabethtown for more than 30 years where he served as an art buyer and designed and built prototypes for furniture. rough the many years of designing furniture and home décor, his art has evolved into the style today that he refers to as "contemporary abstract." Whether it is furniture, sculpture, gardens or can- vas, Hatcher's passion for creating rich, thoughtful and extraordinary designs saturates everything he touches. e Studio's workshops and retail section will also be open to visitors during the free public reception. e Studio is located at 148 Maxwell St. in Fayetteville. Hours of operations are Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information email artgallery@cape- fearstudios.com, call 910-433-2986 or visit www. capefearstudios.com. Cape Fear Studios will host reception for new exhibit Aug. 27 a STAFF REPORT Cape Fear Studios' newest exhibit features art by Barton Hatcher. (Photos courtesy Cape Fear Studios) EVENTS e Intersection exhibition features the work of four art- ists: Winter Rusiloski, Soni Martin, Zhimin Guan and Andrea Keys Connell. (Photo by Gabrielle Allison)