The Studio as a 3D Sketchbook...

During all of the preparation for my last two site specific drawings my studio has turned into a three dimensional sketchbook.  I've been able to spread out many sketches to see them at once plus use the space to problem solve the design problems I will encounter in the gallery, nothing has been permanent, pure exploration of the ideas at hand...

Artist Talk! Thursday June 21, 2012

Artist Talk Thursday, June 21 7-9pm Join me for a short talk and discussion about my inspiration and process for my painting and the site specific drawing created for this exhibition.  Baltimore artist Elena Volkova will be joining me to discuss her subtly evocative "Airscape" photographs.  A reception and informal discussion with the artists all follow. "Slipping a variety of words into the blank of "_____scape" artists investigate the semantic origins of landscape as condition, shape or idea rather than the depiction of scenery."   -Susan Main, Curator VisArts - Rockville Kaplan Gallery  Second Floor 155 Gibbs Street  Rockville, MD 20850  301.315.8200  www.visartscenter.org  John M. Adams - Current Exhibitions "Confluence" Installation Photos On May 19, 2012 I installed "Confluence" at VisArts one 15 hour stretch.  The drawing challenges the viewers sense of space by juxtaposing conflicting imagery with the structure of the wall. The drawing will exist for the duration of the exhibit before it is destroyed.  See snapshots of the install on my blog.  A time-lapse video/animation is under construction to document the drawing and will be posted on my website upon completion. July 7, 3-6pm: Opening Reception for "Magically Suspicious" June 8 - August 18, 2012 I have installed another site specific drawing at the School 33 Art Center in Baltimore , MD forMagically Suspicious (Curated by Adam Lister).  "Determining Area 1", a painting from 2012,is also included in the exhibition. Please join me for the on July 7, 3-6pm for the public reception. Feel free to contact me with any questions or to schedule a studio visit.  I look forward to seeing you soon. Sincerely, John M. Adams www.thefullempty.com Paintings, Drawings and Site-Specific Artwork

____scape Opening Reception Friday June 8, 2012

Opening Reception: Friday, June 8, 7– 9 p.m.

Slipping a variety of words into the blank of "______scape” artists investigate the semantic origins of landscape as a condition, shape or idea rather than the depiction of scenery.
______scape
June 1 – August 10, 2012
VisArts Kaplan Gallery (2nd floor)

155 Gibbs Street, Rockville, MD 20850 301.315.8200 www.visartscenter.org  

Artist Talks:
Thursdays, 7–9 p.m. Kaplan Gallery
June 14:
Heidi Fowler Kim Manfredi Theo Willis
June 21:
John M. Adams Elena Volkova
June 28:
Rachel Sitkin Michael Farrell Steven Pearson
July 26:
Lisa Kellner Sabine Carlson 

"Confluence" Site-Specific Drawing

After weeks of preparation in my studio (including several large practice drawings) I installed "Confluence" in 15 hours on May 19, 2012 at VisArts in Rockville, MD. I arrived about 9 am, unloaded, set up the cameras and got to work sizing up the wall to layout out the drawing.
These are quick snapshots from my personal device, higher res versions to follow at a later date.
Come see the drawing at the reception on Friday, June 8, 2012 from 7-9 p.
For more info visit: http://www.visartsatrockville.org/exhibitions/upcoming-shows?task=view_event&event_id=41

Step 2: "Confluence" Site-Specific Drawing

I installed "Confluence" in 15 hours on May 19, 2012 at VisArts in Rockville, MD. In these photos I laid out the drawing and I am applied the masking materials.
These are quick snapshots from my personal device, higher res versions to follow at a later date

Step 3 Graphite Application: "Confluence" Site-Specific Drawing

I installed "Confluence, in 15 hours on May 19, 2012 at VisArts in Rockville, MD. Graphite application (and removal) under way.
These are quick snapshots from my personal device, higher res versions to follow at a later date.

Step 4: "Confluence" Site-Specific Drawing

I installed "Confluence" in 15 hours on May 19, 2012 at VisArts in Rockville, MD. I'm removing the masking materials.
These are quick snapshots from my personal device, higher res versions to follow at a later date.

Completed "Confluence" Site-Specific Drawing

I installed "Confluence", in 15 hours on May 19, 2012 at VisArts in Rockville, MD. This is the finished drawing, at almost midnight.
These are quick snapshots from my personal device, higher res versions to follow at a later date.
Come see the drawing at the reception on Friday, June 8, 2012 from 7-9 p.
For more info visit: http://www.visartsatrockville.org/exhibitions/upcoming-shows?task=view_event&event_id=41