The Pump Gallery of Flood Fine Arts Center Presents:  

DAVID BRENDAN HOPES
"Night"

September 6th - September 27th


 

ASHEVILLE, NC--Pump Gallery is proud to present "Night: Paintings by David Brendan Hopes."   A Renaissance man in the true sense of the word, Hopes is an accomplished poet, playwright, professor of Literature and Language, and visual artist.  

Dr. Hopes' artwork is steeped in mythology and mysticism. His bold strokes and luscious colors animate depictions of half serious-half burlesque moments of fantasy, often reminiscent of famous painters Marc Chagall and Henri Rousseau. Coincidentally, American writer and painter, Henry Miller described Marc Chagall as "A poet with the wings of a painter."

Dr. Hopes, the playwright, has won the North Carolina New Play Project and the Siena Playwriting competition.   His work has been represented at the Last Frontier Festival in Alaska and the Theatre Charlotte and Long Beach New Plays festivals and was selected for the Illinois State Inner Voices Festival.   Dr. Hopes' play Anna Livia, Lucky in Her Bridges opens at the Bailiwick Repertory Theatre in Chicago this month.   Hopes has written half a dozen books of poetry, including his most recent:   A Dream of Adonis.

David Brendan Hopes' paintings will be on display from September 6 through 30, 2008.   An opening reception with the artist will be held in the gallery September 6th, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.   The reception is free and open to the public.

For Details, Contact:
Jolene Mechanic
Phil Mechanic Studios
Phone: 828-254-2166

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