Meggs at work in San Francisco (photo courtesy of the gallery © Colin M. Day)
White Walls Presents: “Truth in Myth,” New Work by Meggs
White Walls is pleased to present “Truth in Myth,” a solo exhibition from Australian artist Meggs. The opening reception will be Saturday, July 14th, from 7-11pm, and the exhibition is free and open to the public for viewing through August 4th, 2012. Mythology tells the stories of gods, heroes, humans and supernatural beings as the personification of natural phenomena and more importantly the human condition. In traditional folklore, a myth tells a story that is designed to explain certain ideals, practices and behaviors within society. Following from his interest in superheroes and
comic book narratives, Meggs delves deeper into the subject of fantasy to explore characters and stories from older mythological tales through the morals, dualities and emotions that these superhuman characters represent. Fusing elements of contemporary superheroes to ancient mythological beings, “Truth in Myth” is a collection of new paintings, collage, sculpture and mixed media artworks that expressively reference classic renaissance composition and contemporary pop culture. The layered and detailed works of “Truth in Myth” serve as a continuation of the artist’s search for balance in the understanding of physical and ideological duality of self. “We live in the stories we tell ourselves. In a secular, scientific rational culture lacking in any convincing spiritual leadership, superhero stories speak loudly and boldly to our greatest fears, deepest longings and highest aspirations… the best superhero stories deal directly with mythic elements of the human condition… they help us confront and resolve even the deepest existential crisis. We should listen to what they have to tell us.” – Grant Morrison, Supergods, 2011
Event Information: “Truth in Myth” by Meggs Opening Reception – July 14th, 2012, 7-11 pm On View Through August 4th, 2012 @ White Walls (www.whitewallssf.com) 835 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA
Other Articles You May Like from BSA:
50 Years From Selma, Jetsonorama and Equality in Brooklyn
From Selma to Ferguson, Birmingham to Charleston, Jimmie Lee Jackson to Michael Brown, Street Artist Jetsonorama is crossing the country from Arizona to New York and a half-century of America’s strugg...
From Selma to Ferguson, Birmingham to Charleston, Jimmie Lee Jackson to Michael Brown, Street Artist Jetsonorama is crossing the country from Arizona to New York and a half-century of America’s strugg...
BSA Images Of The Week: 03.31.19
Welcome to Images of the Week! Go outside! Take your recycled bag with you because New York just outlawed plastic bags as of March 2020, so you can get in the habit now. This week most of our ima...
Welcome to Images of the Week! Go outside! Take your recycled bag with you because New York just outlawed plastic bags as of March 2020, so you can get in the habit now. This week most of our ima...
BSA Film Friday: 10.02.15
Our weekly focus on the moving image and art in the streets. And other oddities. Now screening : 1. Shepard Fairey: Natural Springs. 2. West One: Future Communication 3. Monica Canilao...
Our weekly focus on the moving image and art in the streets. And other oddities. Now screening : 1. Shepard Fairey: Natural Springs. 2. West One: Future Communication 3. Monica Canilao...
BSA Film Friday: 04.04.14
Our weekly focus on the moving image and art in the streets. And other oddities. Now screening : 1. SWOON - The Run Up 2. Medvin Sobio announces Coachella Walls 3. Ben Eine and "Amusement" 4....
Our weekly focus on the moving image and art in the streets. And other oddities. Now screening : 1. SWOON - The Run Up 2. Medvin Sobio announces Coachella Walls 3. Ben Eine and "Amusement" 4....
Photos Of BSA #8: Blek and Hambleton on a New York Street
Happy Holidays! We’re celebrating the end of one year and the beginning of the next by thanking BSA readers, friends, and family for all of your support in 2022. We have selected some of our favo...
Happy Holidays! We’re celebrating the end of one year and the beginning of the next by thanking BSA readers, friends, and family for all of your support in 2022. We have selected some of our favo...