Part
of Savannah's monthly Art March, this group exhibition will include a
reception and silent auction, featuring original art by more than 20
local artists. The event is free and open to the public.
"Southern
Discomfort" showcases art inspired by Savannah native and National Book
Award winner Flannery O'Connor, one of the South's greatest authors.
Proceeds from the show will benefit local artists as well as programming
and outreach initiatives at the Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home, a
literary treasure nestled in the heart of Savannah's Landmark National
Historic District. This event will take place in conjunction with Art Rise Savannah's 50th Art March and the Better Block Savannah program.
More
than 20 of Savannah's top artists will participate in "Southern
Discomfort 2016" including Marcus Kenney, Katherine Sandoz, Christine
Sajecki, Mary Hartman, Carmela Aliffi, Alexandro Santana, Mary Lawrence
Kennickell and Panhandle Slim. A wide range of media will be on display,
from oil paintings and hand-made drawings to experimental photography
and mixed media work.
Each of the participating artists was given a copy of The Complete Stories of Flannery O'Connor
to serve as a source of creative inspiration. There were no
restrictions on the size, theme or materials of the work submitted,
allowing the artists to offer original, unedited perspectives on
Flannery O'Connor.
