The Believe Inn is proud to present Chris Kerr's 'Neo Country'
for their
premiere exhibition. The Believe Inn features unique programming,
with an
emphasis on fostering experimentation, and nurturing the creative
process.
This allows the ability for the artist delve deeper into their
working
process, rather than commercial viability.
Neo-Country is Chris Kerr's solo movement, a culmination of
those
conflicting ideas brought together by his own exploration
of self. Using
contradictory visuals, titles, and at times speech
bubbles, Kerr forces the viewer to reflect on today's issues
and way of
life. Kerr's Neo-Country work is indeed a visual reflection
of country
music per se, deeply routed in his past, fighting for his
present and
future. Comparing this movement with Conway Twitty, Kerr's
work resembles
Twitty City, an amusement park created by Twitty for his fans,
complete
with rides and gift shops. After giving country music a real
voice,
Twitty also gave it a home. Neo Country is Kerr's Twitty City,
nestled in
southern roots, living in the Midwest, thinking outside the
ordinary.
-Amanda Ferris McKenzie, Art Historian, Houston, TX USA
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Chris Kerr
Neo Country
Believe Inn
2043 N Winchester
Chicago IL 60614
www.BelieveInn.org
Opening: Saturday, June 21st 2008
6-10 PM
Programming Curated by H Mathis
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