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Celebrating Abilities: An Evening of Jazz and Art
Matt Van Buren
Featured Artist
April 25, 2008 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Matt Van Buren entered a
graphic design curriculum to get a Bachelor of Arts degree and
later studied graphic arts for a Master of Arts degree at the
University of South Carolina. While still a graduate student, Matt
started to make an investigation of something called Jazz Art.
It tries to reinterpret the similar theory used by musicians
only visually. A figure is somehow rendered against an abstract
ground. The composition becomes almost entirely improvisational. There is a rhythm which uses formal elements to bounce off each other.
Like jazz music a standard or theme remains recognizable despite
what is going on spontaneously.
Initially diagnosed with a mental illness at the age of 22.
After a lot of anguish it became a resolve to get better and
fulfill some kind of purpose.
A schizophrenic mind can still be useful like anything
more normal to a universal psyche.
A Supreme Creative Intellect depends on a diversity
of perceptions everywhere. Artists with disabilities must
not be neglected regardless of how they got their training.
The other consumers that have also exhibited all have
something very important to say.
The following pieces will be up for bid at P&A's benefit on April 25th: (Click on pictures to enlarge)
HCeramic figures done at Lexington County Community Mental Health Center where there
is a kiln and pottery facilities.
Minimum Bid: $25.00
Ceramic figures done at Lexington County Community Mental Health Center where there is a kiln and pottery facilities.
Minimum Bid: $25.00
Ceramic figures done at Lexington County Community Mental Health Center where there
is a kiln and pottery facilities. Minimum Bid: $25.00
