PHYLLIS FINLEY:

 

Corpus Christi, TX.—The City of Corpus Christi is pleased to announce a new program entitled Arts in Focus: City Hall with its inaugural exhibition Intimations, by the nationally recognized Texas photographer Phyllis Finley. The exhibition will be on view on the second floor of City Hall of Corpus Christi and will open on Friday, February 9, 2007 with a run until Friday, May 4, 2007. A reception for the exhibition will be held on February 9, 2007 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

            In this current body of photographs, Mrs. Finley explores the unique shapes and exquisite designs cast by shadows. According to Mrs. Finley, “Shadows evoke darkness, a mystery, signifying the other side of reason. The shadow is that part of oneself that hasn’t been brought to consciousness. It’s unknown, a phantom, dangerous or frightening. But the discovery of what is can also be exhilarating and profound.” 

Mrs. Finley, who accomplished her post-graduate work in photography at the University of Texas in Austin, has exhibited her work in numerous exhibitions nationally including in Texas, New York, Washington, Seattle, and California, just to name a few. She has received many honors and awards including Honorable Mention from the Photographic Center Northwest in Seattle, Washington, and a Judge’s Award from the Foothills Art Center in Golden, Colorado. 

Additionally, Mrs. Finley has also been mentioned in numerous publications including
The San Antonio Express-News, Artlies, Artweek, and Art in America.

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Meet the Artist: On Friday, February 9, from 6pm to 8pm, a reception for Phyllis Finley and the inaugural exhibition of Arts in Focus: City Hall will be held on the second floor of City Hall. There is no charge for admission and all are invited to view the exhibit. For more information regarding the exhibition and Arts in Focus: City Hall, please contact Joe Peña or Gustavo Valadez at 826-3414.

The exhibition is organized in partnership with the Cultural Services division of the City of Corpus Christi’s Parks & Recreation Department. City Hall of Corpus Christi is located at 1201 Leopard Street. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. For more information, please call or visit the City of Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department’s Cultural Center at 361-826-3410, www.ccparkandrec.com. We invite you to Discover the Benefits…™.