Exhibition Dates: February 27 – March 25, 2023

Gallery Hop: Friday, March 3, 7- 9 pm

Reception: Thursday, March 16, 6-8 pm

“Grit” is the name of a new exhibition open during the month of March at Artworks Gallery in downtown Winston-Salem. The show is a combination of the work of two artists under a single theme, focusing on overlooked moments and objects found in urban landscapes. In addition, the gallery will be transformed into a setting that captures the frenetic nature of looking for beauty in unintended places, whether on the ground or in the sky.

In addition to the work itself, certain pieces have QR codes for additional narration by the artists explaining the motivations behind their work. There are also flyers posted throughout the exhibit with music suggestions so you can have a private listening party while you view the art. Bring your earbuds!

Julian Silverman is a photographer from New York City who has recently relocated to Winston-Salem. His work focuses on the unintended beauty and narratives coming though stolen moments in time.

Elliot Strunk is a collage artist who uses discarded items in his work. His compositions highlight items of visual interest often discarded once their original use has been exhausted. A throughline of his work is what we all consume in terms of food, time and information.