CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY
106 W Chestnut St
About:
curio. features a carefully curated selection of drawing and writing supplies, books, open stock art papers for drawing, printmaking and painting as well as a wall of greeting cards. Rotating exhibitions within the gallery focus on local and regional artists, all of whom have a story to share through the work they create.
Owned by Nicole Duquette and Matt Allyn Chapman, their vision with curio. is to encourage creativity, build community and have meaningful conversations through art.
Quality product, unique items, a passion for creativity and support for artists make curio. a destination in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
NO EXPECTATIONS: John Tallman
An exhibition titled “NO EXPECTATIONS” sets a particular stage. One with an air of play, exploration, and spontaneity. It’s in these modes that invention and experimentation are afforded the opportunity to come to the forefront. Actions, gestures, decisions are all taken seriously, though the pressure that sometimes comes with them is tamped down. The results, evidenced in John’s pieces are exciting, thoughtful, and complete- they show their history in their making.Large color blocks, offset planes, directional mark making, torn edges, and printed elements all come together in John’s artwork. At times they push their boundaries against one another like tectonic plates, others open and close distances, and some melt into each other with silky strands of material, saturation, and hue
These prints become spaces we know, or at least give the feeling like we may know them.
Join us for an Artist Talk with John on Tuesday December 9th, 7:00-8:00pm. The conversation will focus on John’s printmaking methods, materials he uses, sources of inspiration and conceptual explorations. Questions are welcome, light snacks will be served!